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Wednesday, December 6, 2006

MEDIA ADVISORY - Jeff Gordon/Jimmie Johnson/Sam Hornish Jr. Satellite Feed

MEDIA ADVISORY - Jeff Gordon/Jimmie Johnson/Sam Hornish Jr. Satellite Feed

MEDIA ADVISORY JEFF GORDON - JIMMIE JOHNSON - SAM HORNISH JR. Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series to Offer Interviews and B-roll via Satellite Feed from Homestead-Miami Speedway Test HOMESTEAD, Fla. (December 6, 2006) - Testing for the 2007 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve is now u ... Continue reading

Jon Beatty to Become President of IAE; Pratt & Whitney Announces Organizational Changes in Commercial Engines Business

Jon Beatty to Become President of IAE; Pratt & Whitney Announces Organizational Changes in Commercial Engines Business

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 6 -- Today Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. , announced the nomination of Jon Beatty to become the eighth president of International Aero Engines (IAE). Beatty will succeed Mark King, who will return to Rolls-Royce in a senior leadership position. Beatty joins IAE from ... Continue reading

Thinking of Buying a Car as a Christmas Present? Keep These 8 Tips in Mind for a Merry Experience

Thinking of Buying a Car as a Christmas Present? Keep These 8 Tips in Mind for a Merry Experience

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--We’ve all seen the television commercials where someone wakes up on Christmas morning and finds a new car parked in their driveway with a fancy red bow tied on top. Is it just a TV fantasy? Actually, now is the best time of the year to get a good deal on a vehicle, says Ben Freeland, founder of t ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining New-Vehicle Buyers

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining New-Vehicle Buyers

Resale Value and Dealership Service Cited as Key Contributors to Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Toyota leads the automotive industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle purchasers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Customer Retention Study(SM) released today. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading

Experts Available to Discuss Congestion Pricing

Experts Available to Discuss Congestion Pricing

--ExpertSource: TOPIC: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg stated it is unlikely the State Legislature would approve a congestion pricing plan, which would allow New York City to charge a fee to drivers entering Manhattan, according to an article by The New York Times. A study released by the Partnership for New York City found ... Continue reading

International Speedway To Host 2007 Financial Guidance Conference Call

International Speedway To Host 2007 Financial Guidance Conference Call

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial guidance for the fiscal year 2007 on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Susan Schandel, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial ... Continue reading

KB Racing LLC: Anderson, Line take time away from shop for charity

KB Racing LLC: Anderson, Line take time away from shop for charity

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PRO STOCK PONTIAC GTOs GREG ANDERSON AND JASON LINE -- DRIVERS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: pr4kbracingllc@earthlink.net Anderson, Line take time away from shop for charity* MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dece ... Continue reading

CTS Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

CTS Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

ELKHART, Ind.--The Board of Directors of CTS Corporation announced the fourth quarter dividend of $0.03 per share, payable February 2, 2007, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 29, 2006. CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of electron ... Continue reading

Holiday Happening at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Offers One-Stop Seasonal Fun

Holiday Happening at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum Offers One-Stop Seasonal Fun

What: Holiday Happening Who: A celebration for Santa-seekers, shoppers and decorators When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 Where: Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills Details: * 10 - 50 percent discounts -- and complimentary gift wrapping - on all collectibles and souvenirs in the Museum Store * Visits wi ... Continue reading

McIntosh Looking to Build Momentum for Indonesia (04)

McIntosh Looking to Build Momentum for Indonesia (04)

McIntosh Looking to Build Momentum for Indonesian Double Wednesday 06 December, 2006 - Indonesia's Sentul International Circuit plays host to Round 5 of the 2006-07 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport this weekend, Friday 8th - Sunday 10th December, with A1 Team Canada returning as defending Feature race champions following S ... Continue reading

Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - Jan 5-7, 2007

Motorcycle SUPERSHOW - Jan 5-7, 2007

Please fill out the attached registration form if you are planning to attend the 2007 Motorcycle SUPERSHOW. ... Continue reading

News Release - China Southern Announces Major In Sino-Chinese Service

News Release - China Southern Announces Major In Sino-Chinese Service

For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/5fdc8c/689aad/ China Southern Announces Major In Sino-Chinese Service; Airline to Move To LAX Tom Bradley Terminal On December 9 LOS ANGELES – December 4, 2006 - China Southern Airlines, - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advance ... Continue reading

Williams International Purchases EDAS Products to Improve HCF Testing Capability

Williams International Purchases EDAS Products to Improve HCF Testing Capability

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--Williams International has placed an order for advanced dynamic data acquisition and analysis products from Experimental Design & Analysis Solutions (EDAS Inc.) of Brentwood, Tennessee. “The order we’ve placed with EDAS should complement our already extensive test and evaluation processes, which l ... Continue reading

KMT Acquires Two American Companies

KMT Acquires Two American Companies

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 6 -- KMT has acquired Robotic Production Technology (RPT), North America's leading robotic trimming solutions provider, as well as H2O Jet Inc., a US-based manufacturer and distributor of pumps, spare parts and components for waterjet equipment including diamond nozzles. The combined annual reve ... Continue reading

Oil-Dri Board of Directors Declares Dividends

Oil-Dri Board of Directors Declares Dividends

CHICAGO, Dec. 6 -- The Board of Directors of Oil- Dri Corporation of America yesterday declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.12 per share for the Common Stock and $0.09 per share of the Class B Stock. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020417/ODCLOGO ) The dividends will be payable on March 16, 2007, to sto ... Continue reading

Oshkosh Truck Completes Acquisition of JLG Industries to Create Specialty Vehicle Company with $6 Billion in Revenue

Oshkosh Truck Completes Acquisition of JLG Industries to Create Specialty Vehicle Company with $6 Billion in Revenue

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of JLG Industries, Inc. (JLG) for $28 per share in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $3.2 billion. With the addition of JLG’s forecasted reven ... Continue reading

Top Auto Designer Files Lawsuit Against Chery Automobile Co. of China and The United States and Visionary Vehicles of Saline

Top Auto Designer Files Lawsuit Against Chery Automobile Co. of China and The United States and Visionary Vehicles of Saline

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Sommers Schwartz, P.C., announces plaintiff news conference planned for Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. News Briefing Details WHAT: News conference to announce the filing of a nine count complaint against Chery Automobile Co. and Visionary Vehicles. Plaintiff's claims include Breac ... Continue reading

Mercedes GL320 CDI Added To Mercedes-Benz USA's Website

Mercedes GL320 CDI Added To Mercedes-Benz USA's Website

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 6th, 2006 At 10:55 AM CST While scanning our inbox this late morning/early afternoon, an ever- alert reader by the name Andy tipped us off to the fact that the GL320 CDI has just been added to the Mercedes-Benz USA website. Before you get too excited, I should point out that ... Continue reading

Rockwell Automation Board of Directors Approves Additional Stock Repurchase

Rockwell Automation Board of Directors Approves Additional Stock Repurchase

MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase up to 3 million additional shares of Rockwell Automation common stock between Dec. 29, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2007. This is in addition to the authorization on Sept. 6, 2006 to repurchase 9 million shares of ... Continue reading

ECFL Submits the Formal “Terms of the Merger” After Final Negotiations End

ECFL Submits the Formal “Terms of the Merger” After Final Negotiations End

DALLAS--eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today that negotiations are finalized and the “Terms of the Merger” have been submitted. Both companies agree that the actual Plan of Merger should be signed very soon due to the fact that negotiations ended without controversy. “I am very excited that we can now ... Continue reading

Eikeland Consortium to Acquire Meridian Technologies

Eikeland Consortium to Acquire Meridian Technologies

ZUG, Switzerland, December 6 -- Meridian Technologies, the world's largest magnesium die casting company, is to be acquired for an enterprise value of CAD$200 million by a consortium of investors led by the Norwegian entrepreneur Jostein Eikeland through his Swiss holding company Estatia AG. Current owners of Meridian ... Continue reading

GreenMan Technologies Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2006

GreenMan Technologies Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2006

SAVAGE, Minn.--GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: GMTI), a leading recycler of approximately 14 million scrap tires per year in the United States, today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2006 financial results on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, after the close of the market. On Thursday, D ... Continue reading

News From USW: Goodyear's Attempts to Recruit Replacement Workers from Continental's Charlotte Plant Likely Futile

News From USW: Goodyear's Attempts to Recruit Replacement Workers from Continental's Charlotte Plant Likely Futile

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--News From USW: This week Goodyear has placed ads in several North Carolina newspapers seeking replacement workers for striking United Steelworkers (USW). Modern Industrial Staffing has been hired to find experienced tire builders in this area. Workers from the Continental Tire facility in Charlotte are ... Continue reading

Rachat de Meridian Technologies par le consortium Eikeland

Rachat de Meridian Technologies par le consortium Eikeland

ZUG, Suisse, December 6 -- Meridian Technologies, le plus grand fondeur de magnésium au monde, est sur le point d'être racheté pour 200 millions de dollars canadiens (US CAD) par un consortium d'investisseurs sous l'égide de l'entrepreneur norvégien Jostein Eikeland, via sa holding suisse Estatia AG. Les propriét ... Continue reading

YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Volvo Press Conference

YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Volvo Press Conference

Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Volvo Press Conference ... Continue reading

Breaking News: Mercedes Car Group Increases Worldwide Sales By 5 Percent To Record 110,800 Vehicles

Breaking News: Mercedes Car Group Increases Worldwide Sales By 5 Percent To Record 110,800 Vehicles

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 6th, 2006 At 10:00 AM CST Coming off the tremendous 21 percent November sales increase by their U.S. division, the Mercedes Car Group today has announced that globally, sales for the month of November increased five percent to a record 110,800 new units. To date, sales of the ... Continue reading

Smart Exhibit: History Of The Smart Brand On Display At The Mercedes-Benz Museum

Smart Exhibit: History Of The Smart Brand On Display At The Mercedes-Benz Museum

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 6th, 2006 At 8:45 AM CST Want to get up close and personal with the newly-announced smart fortwo but don't want to wait for its April 2007 debut? Mercedes has announced today that rather than subjecting you to an agonizing four month wait, they'll instead be hosting a "smart ... Continue reading

Pure Diesel Luxury: Mercedes Unveils 235 kW/320 hp S 420 CDI Model

Pure Diesel Luxury: Mercedes Unveils 235 kW/320 hp S 420 CDI Model

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 6th, 2006 At 7:30 AM CST Has the absence of a diesel V8-powerplant in the S-Class lineup had you feeling glum? No longer ladies and gentlemen, thanks to Mercedes' introduction today of a model diesel lovers across Europe will undoubtedly take great delight in: the S 420 CDI. ... Continue reading

Don't Be Tempted By New Car Sales Incentives

Don't Be Tempted By New Car Sales Incentives

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 6 -- If your vehicle is experiencing engine trouble, don't be tempted by all of the end-of-the-year sales incentives to buy a new car. Instead, the Engine Repower Council (ERC) suggests first discussing your various options with your automotive technician. You may find that choosing to repower your ... Continue reading

Thor Receives Strong Order Input at Show; Obtains Over 400 New Dealers; November Retail RV Sales Up.

Thor Receives Strong Order Input at Show; Obtains Over 400 New Dealers; November Retail RV Sales Up.

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Thor Industries, Inc. the largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles and mid-size commercial buses announced today that it received $238 million in orders at the Louisville Recreation Vehicle Show last week. "Additional orders are expected to be received this week and we anticipate that ... Continue reading

Porsche Profit Likely to Wane in 2006; Automaker Mum on VW Plans

Porsche Profit Likely to Wane in 2006; Automaker Mum on VW Plans

Washington DC December 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that during a press conference yesterday, Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking said he was unable to give any "conclusive answers" regarding his company's intentions towards Volkswagen, reports Reuters. Speculation surrounding a possible Porsche takeover of VW has ... Continue reading

Live Unveiling of the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists at the Detroit Economic Club

Live Unveiling of the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists at the Detroit Economic Club

DETROIT, Dec. 6 -- On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is honored to be the chosen forum for the live unveiling of the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) finalists. The unveiling will be the centerpiece of the Club's special 11:00 a.m. meeting at Cobo Center. Preceding t ... Continue reading

Porsche Enjoys Further Growth

Porsche Enjoys Further Growth

STUTTGART, Germany--Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, continued its process of ongoing growth in the 2005/2006 Year of Business (31 July), once again significantly increasing the result of the Company's core business. This was attributable first and foremost to the ongoing improvement of Porsche's model mix. The ... Continue reading

Toyota Holds Ceremony Commemorating First Presentation of Study Assistance Stipends in China

Toyota Holds Ceremony Commemorating First Presentation of Study Assistance Stipends in China

<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Toyota Holds Ceremony Commemorating First Presentation of Study Assistance Stipends in China Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 06, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota motor Corporation announced that it held a stipend presentation ceremony of the Toyota Study Assistance Fund*1 today at Nin ... Continue reading

Payless Car Sales Continues Nationwide Expansion - Adding 5 New Dealerships

Payless Car Sales Continues Nationwide Expansion - Adding 5 New Dealerships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information Contact: George Newman 727-323-0943 Ext. 812 <http://www.paylesscarsales.com/> www.PaylessCarSales.com Payless Car Sales Continues Nationwide Expansion St. Petersburg, FL - (December 6, 2006) Payless Car Sales, Inc. continues to expand its brand across the Nation adding five new de ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ(R) Map Data of Mexico Expands Manning NavComp's Product Capabilities

NAVTEQ(R) Map Data of Mexico Expands Manning NavComp's Product Capabilities

CHICAGO, Dec. 6 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been chosen by Manning NavComp, Inc., a premiere vehicle tracking software and integration company, to provide NAVTEQ map data of Mexico for its RASTRAC(R) product line. RASTRAC is designed ... Continue reading

GEICO Reminds Maryland Drivers of Unattended Child Law

GEICO Reminds Maryland Drivers of Unattended Child Law

WASHINGTON--Despite the rush of the holiday season, it’s never a good idea to leave a child unattended in a vehicle. And GEICO reminds Maryland drivers it’s illegal. If a child under eight years old is left in a vehicle without proper supervision, it could result in a $500 fine for each child and a mandatory court ... Continue reading

Watering Down Your Profits: The Problems Caused by Water In Your Gear Box

Watering Down Your Profits: The Problems Caused by Water In Your Gear Box

WATERING DOWN YOUR PROFITS: THE PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER CONTAMINATION IN GEAR BOXES "Just 1% of water in an industrial gear oil can reduce bearing life by up to 90%*, which can have significant cost implications in terms of both component costs and potential unscheduled downtime", explains Joe O'Connor, Product Applic ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and NNPA Foundation Partner for Third Year to Celebrate the Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Black Press

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and NNPA Foundation Partner for Third Year to Celebrate the Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Black Press

* Applications Available Now for 2007 DaimlerChrysler Financial Services/NNPA Foundation Entrepreneurial Award * Competition Open to All NNPA-member Publications * Winner Receives $10,000 * Deadline for Entries is February 14, 2007 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 6 -- DaimlerChrysler Financial Services is now accepting e ... Continue reading

Lear Announces Early Results in its Tender Offer for up to $850 Million of 2008 and 2009 Senior Notes

Lear Announces Early Results in its Tender Offer for up to $850 Million of 2008 and 2009 Senior Notes

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, today announced the results to date of its tender offer commenced November 21, 2006 for up to $850 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.125% senior notes due 2008, of which approximately euro 237 million are outstand ... Continue reading

CHAMCO AUTO Announces Special Dividend for Joint Venture Dealer Investors

CHAMCO AUTO Announces Special Dividend for Joint Venture Dealer Investors

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 6 -- CHAMCO AUTO has announced it has awarded its joint venture dealer investors a special dividend. Those dealers who had invested with CHAMCO AUTO as of November 6, 2006 and received management units in ZXNA Regional Partnership #1, LLC will now also receive a special dividend of a membership u ... Continue reading

Audi Sports’ Winning Le Mans R10 Diesel Engine Developed with PTC® Software Solutions

Audi Sports’ Winning Le Mans R10 Diesel Engine Developed with PTC® Software Solutions

NEEDHAM, Mass.--PTC , the Product Development Company®, today announced that Audi Sport, the motorsports division of Audi AG, will shortly complete its 11th consecutive year of successful motor sports partnership with PTC. Audi Sport deploys on PTC’s Product Development Solution – including Pro/ENGINEER®, the CAD ... Continue reading

Ford Honors Diverse Suppliers with Awards

Ford Honors Diverse Suppliers with Awards

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Ford honored three of its minority and women-owned suppliers for their commitment in supporting the economic empowerment of diverse communities at its 11th annual Diversity Development Awards at Ford World Headquarters. The Carlson Marketing Group was recognized for outstanding community serv ... Continue reading

Payless Car Sales Continues Nationwide Expansion - Adding 5 New Dealerships

Payless Car Sales Continues Nationwide Expansion - Adding 5 New Dealerships

<file:///\\Srv3\companies\Payless%20Car%20Sales\Operations% 20Dpt\image3.jpg> George A.Newman Director of Operations Payless Car Sales, Inc. Address: 2350-N 34th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713-3614 Phone: 727.323.0943 Ext. 812 Fax: 727.323.6856 E-mail: gnewman@paylesscarsales.com Website: PaylessCarSales.com *** ... Continue reading

CECO Environmental Announces $3 Million in New Orders

CECO Environmental Announces $3 Million in New Orders

Bookings for Year Reach $138 Million NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- CECO Environmental Corp. , a leading provider of air pollution control and industrial ventilation systems, announced today that it has received $3 million in new contracts. Rick Blum, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "These new projects were secured ... Continue reading

Online Automotive News Magazine Causes Controversy with Dealer-Targeted Promotion

Online Automotive News Magazine Causes Controversy with Dealer-Targeted Promotion

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Thanks, but no thanks was the subject of an email sent recently to online automotive news publication, Market Drive News. The email was in response to a promotional mailing sent out to automotive retail dealerships across the country offering a free t-shirt to anyone contacting Market Drive News. Pr ... Continue reading

Quake Global Satellite Modems to Be Standard Equipment on All Volvo Trucks With US'07 Engines

Quake Global Satellite Modems to Be Standard Equipment on All Volvo Trucks With US'07 Engines

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 6 -- Quake Global, a leading manufacturer of satellite modems for the trucking and heavy equipment industries, announced today that Volvo Trucks North America, Greensboro, NC, will install Quake Global's Q2000+ satellite communicator as standard equipment in all Volvo trucks manufactured with US'07 engi ... Continue reading

Copper Rotor Earns Prestigious Industry Award, Says CDA

Copper Rotor Earns Prestigious Industry Award, Says CDA

NEW YORK--The Copper Development Association announced today that Siemens Energy & Automation in Alpharetta, Georgia, has won a prestigious industry award for a new line of AC motors featuring die-cast copper rotors. IndustryWeek magazine awarded a 2006 Technology and Innovation Award to Siemens and is featuring the ne ... Continue reading

Audi TT Coupe Debuts With Gentex Glare-Elimination Technology

Audi TT Coupe Debuts With Gentex Glare-Elimination Technology

ZEELAND, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, announced today that it has begun shipping a three- mirror, automatic-dimming mirror system for the 2007 Audi TT Coupe. The Gentex auto-dimming mirror system causes all three re ... Continue reading

12 USAC "Rookies" Named

12 USAC "Rookies" Named

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 6, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-331 12 USAC "ROOKIES OF THE YEAR" NAMED TO RECEIVE AWARDS AT SEASONAL BANQUETS IN JANUARY Twelve drivers have been chosen to receive distinctive "Rookie of the Year" awards this January as USAC celebrates its 2006 racing season in Indianapoli ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services y Fundación NNPA Se Asocian por Tercer Año Consecutivo para Celebrar Espíritu Emprendedor de Prensa Negra

DaimlerChrysler Financial Services y Fundación NNPA Se Asocian por Tercer Año Consecutivo para Celebrar Espíritu Emprendedor de Prensa Negra

* Solicitudes Disponibles Ahora para Premio Emprendedor 2007 de DaimlerChrysler Financial Services/Fundación NNPA * Concurso Abierto a Todas las Publicaciones Afiliadas a NNPA * Ganador Recibe $10,000 * Fecha Límite para Inscribirse: 14 de febrero, 2007 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., 6 de diciembre /PR Newswire/ -- Daimler ... Continue reading

Hometown Auto Retailers Files Preliminary Information Statement with the SEC Announcing the Approval by Written Consent of an Agreement and Plan of Merger

Hometown Auto Retailers Files Preliminary Information Statement with the SEC Announcing the Approval by Written Consent of an Agreement and Plan of Merger

WATERBURY, Conn.--Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc. (OTCBB:HCAR) filed a Preliminary Schedule 14C Information Statement on November 24, 2006 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The purpose of the Information Statement is to inform the company’s stockholders of certain actions taken by the wri ... Continue reading

Market Leader Compli Rolls out New Version of Its Online Compliance Management System for U.S. Auto Dealerships

Market Leader Compli Rolls out New Version of Its Online Compliance Management System for U.S. Auto Dealerships

PORTLAND, Ore.--Compli: New Streamlined Version Features Greater Ease of Use, New and Enhanced Reports, and the Industry’s Most Comprehensive Employment and Sales-Related Regulation Compliance Section Those Requesting a Product Demo in 2006 Receive Two Free Months with DCMS Subscription Compli® has launched a new ve ... Continue reading

Reprise du groupe français SIARR par WESTFALIA-Automotive

Reprise du groupe français SIARR par WESTFALIA-Automotive

RHEDA-WIEDENBRÜCK, Germany, December 6 -- - WESTFALIA-Automotive devient le premier fabricant européen de dispositifs d'attelage - WESTFALIA-Automotive S.A. s'implante en France - René-Pierre Renault prend la direction de l'entreprise française WESTFALIA-Automotive, l'un des leaders mondiaux de la fabrication de cr ... Continue reading

TEDA Celebrates 22nd Birthday

TEDA Celebrates 22nd Birthday

The Modern Trolley Car Highlights the Celebration TIANJIN, China, Dec. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- December 6, 2006 is the 22nd anniversary of the founding of TEDA. Unlike the lively ceremony held in the past, the great day was highlighted by celebrating the availability of the modern guided trolley. As the supporting par ... Continue reading

All New Dec Issue & More New AutoJobs

All New Dec Issue & More New AutoJobs

ShowroomToday.com The Spot for Automotive Sales Professionals December 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In This Issue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Automotive Sales Training Automotive Sales Management Finance & Insurance Training Internet Sales Training CareerShowroom ... Continue reading

Empost Press Release - English Version

Empost Press Release - English Version

Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled:' Services of UAE's national courier company now available in the American Continents, Australia, Africa, Europe, Far East, Indian subcontinent and all Gulf countries' for use in your esteemed publication. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us ... Continue reading

Fiat Auto Powers Automotive Business Process Innovation With SAP

Fiat Auto Powers Automotive Business Process Innovation With SAP

Flagship Italian Company Deploys SAP for Automotive to Support Grand Designs for Global Business Process Transformation and Standardization MILAN, Italy, Dec. 6 -- SAP AG today announced that Fiat Auto is deploying the SAP for Automotive solution portfolio to support the transformation initiative driving the carmaker's ... Continue reading

Foreign Investment and Competition Spur Growth in Malaysian Welding Equipment Markets

Foreign Investment and Competition Spur Growth in Malaysian Welding Equipment Markets

DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c46482) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: Malaysian Markets for Welding Equipment and Consumables to their offering. This research service entitled Malaysian Markets for Welding Equipment and Consumables provides ... Continue reading

Scania Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Order Intake; Bookings up 31 Percent in October-November

Scania Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Order Intake; Bookings up 31 Percent in October-November

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--At today’s Capital Markets Day, Per-Erik Lindquist, head of Franchise and Factory Sales, confirmed that Scania’s (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) order bookings remain strong. “The continued strong underlying demand for transport capacity is reflected in a high order intake. The major part of the increase ... Continue reading

USRobotics Press Release - English Version

USRobotics Press Release - English Version

Dear Editor, Please find attached a press release titled "USRobotics implements cutting-edge wireless solutions in six government schools in Al Ain" for use in your publication. Also attached is an image of Sumit Kumar, Regional Manager, Middle East and North Africa, USRobotics. To download a high-resolution image, ple ... Continue reading

Delphi Books $3.3B in New Steering, Halfshaft Business in '06

Delphi Books $3.3B in New Steering, Halfshaft Business in '06

Steering Division Achieves Second-Largest Bookings in 100-Year History Delphi Steering President Cites Diversified Global Customer Base, Conquest Sales, Customer-Focused Team as Points of Strength TROY, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Delphi Corporation has already booked $3.3 billion in new steering and halfshaft business to date in ... Continue reading

Henkel Announces New Automotive Appointments

Henkel Announces New Automotive Appointments

Wohletz to Vice President of Automotive North America, Miller to Vice President, Automotive Key Account Management MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Dec. 6 -- Henkel has announced the promotion of Dan Wohletz to vice president, automotive North America, and Scot Miller to vice president, automotive key account management. In his ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Announces Agreement to Acquire The Map Network

NAVTEQ Announces Agreement to Acquire The Map Network

Local Content Provides Data 'Down to the Last Mile' CHICAGO, Dec. 6 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has agreed to acquire The Map Network, a privately-held Washington DC based producer of official maps for travel destinations, special events and ... Continue reading

UK Hauliers Should be Rewarded - not Penalised, Says RHA

UK Hauliers Should be Rewarded - not Penalised, Says RHA

LONDON, December 6 -- - The Road Haulage Association is Devastated That the 3-Year Freeze on Fuel Duty has Finally Come to an end. "Today's announcement by the Chancellor has come as a tremendous blow to UK hauliers already operating at a considerable financial disadvantage to their European counterparts" said RHA Chie ... Continue reading

Visiprise Solidifies Agreement with Foundry Leader

Visiprise Solidifies Agreement with Foundry Leader

Deal Puts Visiprise Shop Floor Scheduler to Work in the Company's Two Largest Facilities ATLANTA, Dec. 6 -- Visiprise, Inc., a leader in integrated manufacturing operations solutions, today announced an agreement to implement the Visiprise Shop Floor Scheduler in MetalTek International's two largest facilities. Visipri ... Continue reading

The Motor Press Guild Presents Prestigious Automotive Journalism Awards

The Motor Press Guild Presents Prestigious Automotive Journalism Awards

Top Honor, Dean Batchelor Award and MPG Best of the Year Awards Announced at Petersen Automotive Museum Gala LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, today announces the winners of its most prestigious honor, The Dean Batchelor Award and the MPG Be ... Continue reading

YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - General Motors Press Conference

YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - General Motors Press Conference

AUTO CENTRAL - December 6, 2006: Watch the complete, unedited video of the press conferences at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa opens Media Days by commemorating the 100th anniversary of the LA Auto Show. General Motors' Chairman Rick Wagoner delivers the keynot speech. General Motors' press ... Continue reading

All-New 2007 Infiniti G Sports Sedan Racks up Awards and Sales

All-New 2007 Infiniti G Sports Sedan Racks up Awards and Sales

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Infiniti added two more prestigious awards to its trophy case during the LA auto show this past week. Automobile Magazine presented the all-new Infiniti G sports sedan with a “2007 All-Star” Award, and it also captured a place on Car and Driver’s “10 Best” List. The 2007 G spo ... Continue reading

Bricklin's Visionary Vehicles Announces New Business Direction

Bricklin's Visionary Vehicles Announces New Business Direction

NEW YORK December 5, 2006; Malcolm Bricklin, Chairman and CEO of Visionary Vehicles today confirmed he has ended plans to enter into a joint venture with Chery Automobile Company to manufacture and distribute Chery vehicles in the United States. Today he outlined his plans for the company going forward with a continuin ... Continue reading

International Brand Sales Soar in November: Toyota Outsells Ford for Second Time This Year

International Brand Sales Soar in November: Toyota Outsells Ford for Second Time This Year

By AIADA Staff November sales reports spelled more bad news for Ford as it was surpassed in sales by GM, DaimlerChrysler, and for the second time this year, Toyota, who recorded its best November sales month in history to register as the nation’s second best-selling automaker for the month. Total vehicles sales in ... Continue reading

Automotive Design & Production Announces Its 2007 Excellence in Automotive Design Award Recipients

Automotive Design & Production Announces Its 2007 Excellence in Automotive Design Award Recipients

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Dec. 5 -- The editors of Automotive Design & Production magazine selected the 2007 Saturn Sky (exterior) and 2007 GMC Yukon (interior) as the recipients of the magazine's 2007 Excellence in Automotive Design Awards. The winners were chosen from a field that includes new cars and light trucks available ... Continue reading

2nd Annual Carroll Shelby Children's "Win-A-Shelby" Raffle

2nd Annual Carroll Shelby Children's "Win-A-Shelby" Raffle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pat Cole - JMPR, Inc. 818-992-4353, pcole@jmprpublicrelations.com Jenni Shreeves - Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation, 310-327-5072 CARROLL SHELBY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION OFFERS A LEGEND'S PERSONAL 2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 FOR SECOND ANNUAL RAFFLE GARDENA, CA (November 2006) - The Carroll S ... Continue reading

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