Las Vegas, NV Feb 6, 2006; Koenigsegg Automotive AB, the Swedish supercar manufacturer, of Sweden has named Exotic Cars, located in the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, to be the first and only dealer in the United States for its exclusive supercars. A version of the world's fastest production car is now on dis ... Continue reading
Pontiac G6 Hardtop Convertible's Televised Cross Country Road Trip Has Surprise Ending
DETROIT – When Pontiac donated a new G6 Hardtop Convertible to the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show for a widely-publicized cross-country road trip to the Super Bowl, they saved the best news for last: the passengers each got to take a new G6 Convertible home with them. The two winners (chosen out of 1,400 en ... Continue reading
Kerkorian's Aide Jerome York Elected to GM Board of Directors
O'Neal to step down DETROIT – The General Motors Board of Directors today elected Jerome York to the GM Board, effective February 7, 2006. He will serve on the Board’s Public Policy Committee and Investment Funds Committee. “Jerry brings years of business experience and knowledge of the automotive ind ... Continue reading
BOTHELL, Wash.--Feb. 6, 2006--Microvision, Inc. , a leader in light scanning technologies, today announced key aspects of its 2006 business strategy and an organizational realignment and restructuring. In a separate press release issued today, the company announced its preliminary financial results for 2005. "We are pl ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pomona Pre Race: KJ Begins His Quest for NHRA Gold in Pomona
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Begins His Quest for NHRA Gold in Pomona ACDelco Cobalt Racing team starts Championship Chase at Winternationals Sugar Hill, Ga., February 6, 2006 - This weekend, athletes from around the world will converge in Torino, Italy to ... Continue reading
Federico Racing at 2006 Daytona Speed Weeks with Goodyear
February 6, 2006 Wilmette, IL For immediate release Federico Racing at 2006 Daytona Speed Weeks with Goodyear Championship Off-Road Racing competitor Steven Federico and his #24 CORR Pro-Lite P.F. Chang?s Goodyear Toyota Tacoma will be on display at Daytona International Speedway, February 15-19. The race truck will be ... Continue reading
Iacocca Former Chrysler Chairman Invests In CIMA Systems
PLEASANTON, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2006--CIMA Systems, a Customer Interactive Management Application (CIMA) that serves as an automated business development center (BDC) for dealerships, announced today that Lee Iacocca, former Chrysler Chairman, has personally invested in the company as well as become a member of the Advisor ... Continue reading
FORT WORTH, Texas--Feb. 6, 2006--AmeriCredit Corp. recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of AmeriCredit Advantage, a comprehensive auto remarketing program unveiled in January 2005. The program provides quality vehicles and excellent service to auto dealers who buy cars at auctions. To mark the first anniversary ... Continue reading
Automotive Finance Corporation Acquires 15-Percent Interest in Finance Express
Transaction expected to complement AFC and provide new revenue streams CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 6 -- Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of ADESA, Inc., and Finance Express, LLC, based in California, announced today that AFC has acquired a 15-percent interest in Finance Express. Finance Express op ... Continue reading
Avis Gives Customers Free Weekend Rentals
Customers Receive Free Two-day Rental Certificate for Qualifying Five-Day Rentals PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 6 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC has launched its "Weekender" promotion giving customers free two-day weekend rentals for every weekly rental of at least five days. Between now and June 25, 2006, customers who enrol ... Continue reading
EXTON, Pa.--Feb. 6, 2006--Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that it has acquired the assets of Cook-Hurlbert of Austin, Texas, a leading provider of engineering design software for electric and gas distribution networks. Cook-Hurlbert's Expert Designer spatial network layout and analysis software was among ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 6 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results prior to market open on Thursday, February 9, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO ) A conference call to review the company's fourth quarter and full year 2005 re ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- There's a lot blowing into the Windy City this week, just in time for the annual Chicago Auto Show. But why wait for the press conferences, when you can get an exclusive sneak peek on TheCarConnection.com, http//www.thecarconnection.com . Get a close-up look at the next-generation Chevrolet Avalanche ... Continue reading
DENVER--Feb. 6, 2006--GroupSystems Corporation, the premier global provider of Group Intelligence services and solutions, released today the results of a survey it conducted centering on the most pervasive form of interaction in organizations today - the staff meeting. Answered by more than 130 professionals working in ... Continue reading
Hopkins Named Vice President, Technology and Strategic Initiatives for Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that William M. Hopkins, formerly vice president global product marketing & technology planning, is named to the new position of vice president, technology and strategic initiatives. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) In his n ... Continue reading
IBM and Freescale Collaborate on Direction of Power Architecture(TM) Technology
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 6, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor Inc. , IBM and Freescale Semiconductor announced a collaboration focused on the evolution of Power Architecture(TM) technology. Freescale announced today that it has become a member of Power.org, a community of companies driving innovation around Power Architecture t ... Continue reading
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--Feb. 6, 2006--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it has signed C.M.H. Manufacturing of Lubbock, Texas and Waltonen Engineering, Inc. of Warren, Michigan as its newest system partners. The addition of KUKA Robotics' newest system partne ... Continue reading
Lund International Announces Distribution Center
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 6 -- Lund International announces the establishment of a Corporate Distribution Center and the relocation of its Corporate Headquarters, effective April 2006. Lund International has entered into a long-term lease for a 356,000-square- foot facility located near Exit 111 on I-85 at 300 Horizon Drive, S ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Ticket Sales Pacing Ahead
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE A NEW ERA BEGINS Contact: Jim Tretow, Director of Media & Communications, 414-453-5761, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com MILWAUKEE MILE TICKET SALES PACING AHEAD New Promoter Group Off to Strong Start for 2006 Milwaukee, WI (February 6, 2006) - 2006 ticket sales at The Milwaukee Mile have ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Feb. 6, 2006--Mobile Productivity, Inc. (MPi) is pleased to announce that General Motors (GM) has reviewed MPi's Advanced Repair Guidance Information System (ARGIS(TM)) and determined that dealerships which perform inspections using ARGIS will be qualified for the Goodwrench Multipoint Vehicle Inspection por ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 6, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today the signing of Jason Bowles under the GS610(TM) brand name, making it the official brake fluid of Jason Bowles Motorsports. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, commented, "Jason Bowles is a young up-and-comin ... Continue reading
BUFFALO, New York, February 6 -- World DLA, a leading edge provider of endpoint authentication solutions, released a technical new overview today of its proprietary, patent pending Application Program Interface (API) technology that provides "real time" driver's license verification information. The unique service gene ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA's FY 2007 Budget Reflects Efficiency, Collaboration and Sound Science
News for Release: Monday, February 6, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA's FY 2007 Budget Reflects Efficiency, Collaboration and Sound Science* Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-564-4355 / witcher.eryn@epa.gov (Washington, D.C.-February 6, 2006) President Bush's 2007 budget for the Environmental Protection A ... Continue reading
Noble to Announce Fourth Quarter 2005 Earnings February 23
Post Three-for-Two Stock Split Trading Begins Today WARREN, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") announced that it plans to release fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended December 31, 2005 before the opening of the stock market Thursday, February 23, 2006. We invite ... Continue reading
Plastics News Names 3 Processor of the Year Award Finalists
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 6, 2006--Plastics News has named three finalists for its 10th annual Processor of the Year Award. The Akron-based weekly newspaper will honor the finalists and announce the winner at a March 7 reception at its March 5-8 Executive Forum 2006 at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. Presidents of each f ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises, Inc Conference Call Advisory for Q4 Year End 2005 Earnings Results
SAN ANTONIO--Feb. 6, 2006--Rush Enterprises Inc., , whose operations include the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America and a construction equipment dealership in Houston, Texas, will host its quarterly conference call to discuss earnings for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, February 1 ... Continue reading
USAC/C&R Racing Release - PAULSEN, C&R RACING ANNOUNCE SHANE HMIEL AS SILVER CROWN HOUSE CAR DRIVER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 6, 2006 Contact: DEBBIE CROWLEY (317)293-4100 MICHAEL HARKER (317)247-5151 DICK JORDAN (317)247-5151 PAULSEN, C&R RACING ANNOUNCE SHANE HMIEL AS SILVER CROWN HOUSE CAR DRIVER INDIANAPOLIS - Chris Paulsen, President & Owner C&R Racing, Inc., announced today that Shane Hmiel will drive the ... Continue reading
OMAHA, Neb.--Feb. 6, 2006--Werner Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's largest truckload transportation companies, will be making presentations to the investment community. The first presentation will be held at the Deutsche Bank Securities Small Cap Growth Conference on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 in Naples, Flori ... Continue reading
Top NHRA Drivers Take Part in Charity Karting Event in Sonoma
NOTE TO EDITORS: JPEG IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM 2005 EVENT Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Charity Event Gives Fans Chance to Race Against Top NHRA Drivers on Infineon Raceway's Kart Track SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - NHRA POWERade Drag Racing stars Ron Capps, Cory McClenathan and Gary Scelzi will ba ... Continue reading
Wells Fargo Expands Sponsorship With Petty Enterprises to Include Entire Company
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 -- Wells Fargo & Company said today it has expanded its association with NASCAR's Petty Enterprises beyond Wells Fargo Financial, its consumer finance business, to encompass Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and all the company's business groups. "Wells Fargo Financial's three-year NASCAR partnership has ... Continue reading
ISC Names Vice President of Corporate Development
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 6 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced Brian Wilson, who most recently served as Managing Director of Acquisitions for American Realty Advisors in Glendale, Calif., has been named ISC's Vice President of Corporate Development effective today. In ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Receives US$350,000 for Engine Demonstration
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 6, 2006--Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) today announced it will receive US$350,000 in funding from Utilization Technology Development (UTD) for engine development demonstration. UTD is an Illinois not-for-profit company that funds technology development and demonstration activities. The f ... Continue reading
Diesel Engines & Hybrid-Electric Powerplants Begin to Gain Share Reports Freedonia Group
CLEVELAND--Feb. 6, 2006--There will be a significant shift in the product mix of powerplants used in light vehicles, with diesel engines and hybrid-electric powerplants beginning to take share away from spark ignition internal combustion engines. The fuel price spike that occurred in 2005 created new interest in fuel-e ... Continue reading
Celadon Wins National Safety Award for Second Consecutive Year
INDIANAPOLIS--Feb. 6, 2006--For a second consecutive year, Celadon Trucking Services has been announced as the first-place winner of the Truckload Carriers Association's National Fleet Safety Award among carriers that haul over 100 million miles annually. "Receiving this honor two years in a row is a true testament to ... Continue reading
Capps and NHRA Brut team air to start where they left off in Pomona
(Note: Go to www.brutracing.com for all Ron Capps and Brut Dodge show-car appearances for Pomona, Phoenix and Gainesville, Fla. See also special fan offer at Pomona at the bottom of this release.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA ( ... Continue reading
CarMax Foundation Helps Expand MADD College Program With $150,000 Grant
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 6 -- CarMax, Inc. and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced today that the CarMax Foundation has granted $150,000 to MADD to establish new student-driven University Mothers Against Drunk Driving (UMADD) chapters and support nine existing UMADD chapters on college campuses across the country ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 6 -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) responded today to statistics released by the Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) that indicate a decrease in auto theft in metro Detroit and across the state in 2004. "After the increase in 2003, Michigan residents became aware of the need to assist lo ... Continue reading
Cadillac and Bondurant SuperKart School Host 4th Annual Cadillac Superbowl Grand Prix Celebrity Race
DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- For the fourth year in a row, Cadillac and the Bondurant SuperKart School held their pre Superbowl celebrity kart race, the Cadillac Superbowl XL Grand Prix. The race was held at the Michigan State Fair grounds and included such celebrities as Jimmy Kimmel, Sara Silverman, Josh Duhamel, Leanne Tweede ... Continue reading
Mercedes Wins EuroCarBody AWARD 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 6, 2006 at 10:45 AM CST If you're a regular reader of our site, you know there's nothing I like running more than Mercedes' awards stories, and today is no exception. Yes, Mercedes has been graced with yet another accolade, this time earning the EuroCarBody AWARD 2005. As you ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Introduces New Ea By-Pass Oil Filter Featuring Nanofiber Technology
SUPERIOR, Wis.--Feb. 6, 2006--AMSOIL announced today the addition of a new line of bypass filters to be added to its revolutionary line of Absolute Efficient Ea bypass filter products. AMSOIL Ea Bypass Filters (EaBP) are high efficiency bypass filters that also remove a percentage of submicron particles and soot. They ... Continue reading
Race Diva's Sweepstakes - Win Trips to Daytona, Indianapolis or Las Vegas
Danica Patrick, Leilani Munter and Melanie Troxel to Appear on Special Hostess Race Divas Packaging KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6 -- Hostess is giving away the chance to experience a taste of life in the fast lane with the launch of the Hostess Race Divas "Treats and Tracks" sweepstakes. Ten lucky winners will receive a gra ... Continue reading
Mercedes Unveils A-Class "Polar Star" Special Edition
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 6, 2006 at 9:30 AM CST If you've been waiting for Mercedes to release their widely popular A- Class lineup here in the United States, unfortunately, you're going to have to keep waiting. If, however, you live in a country that actually sells the mini- Mercedes, we have some n ... Continue reading
- Shell Customers Benefit From Specially Priced Tickets - CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- The largest Auto Show in North America. Multiple world and North American vehicle introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 d ... Continue reading
Shell to Give Away $10,000 in Free Gasoline at the Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Where would you go if you had $10,000 in free gas? On Friday, February 17, one lucky Chicago-area winner will be happily answering that very question. As heard on the popular "Eric & Kathy Morning Show" on WTMX-FM (101.9), the duo will make an appearance to serve as masters of ceremony for the drawin ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Outpace the Market in January 2006
International Nameplates Outpace the Market in January By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA International nameplate sales came out of the 2006 gate with a bang in January, increasing volume 11.5% over the same month last year and outpacing the market as a whole. Traditional domestic brands were also up ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Update: WJ Scores Runner-Up Finish at Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Scores Runner-Up Finish at Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown Las Vegas, NV, February 5, 2006 - Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts GTO Racing Team took advantage of the final weekend before the start of the 2006 NHRA POWERad ... Continue reading
Ryan Howard Pumped For Daytona; Season
Ryan Howard Pumped For Daytona; Season DAYTONA, Fla (February 6, 2006) - - For 2006 ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year candidate Ryan Howard, this is his year to shine and he knows it. Beginning with this week’s ARCA 200 from Daytona International Speedway, Ryan will pilot the No. 59 Williams Bros. Lu ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Selecciona a Del Rivero Messianu DDB Como Nueva Agencia de Publicidad Hispana
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, 3 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America anunció hoy que Del Rivero Messianu DDB (dRM DDB), una empresa con sede en Coral Gables, Florida, ha sido escogida como agencia de publicidad hispana de la compañía. Esta selección concluye con una revisión de agencias que empezó a c ... Continue reading
AIR Launches ``REALWorld Rendering'' to Assist Global Automotive Advertising Industry
LONDON--Feb. 6, 2006--Automotive Image Rendering (AIR) has launched a new highly realistic rendering service targeted at the automotive advertising industry. AIR's unique "REALWorld Rendering" process extends the boundaries of automotive rendering, creating images that are more realistic than those created with traditi ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Feb. 6, 2006--CallCommand(TM), the leading provider of voice communication solutions to automotive dealers, today announced that it has added text and e-mail capabilities to its "onCommand" suite allowing dealers to communicate to their customers via their preferred channel. The new suite includes custom ca ... Continue reading
Automotive Supplier PK U.S.A. Selects ICE Industries for Manufacturing Support
TOLEDO, Ohio--Feb. 6, 2006--ICE Industries today announced it was selected to provide ongoing manufacturing support for automotive supplier PK U.S.A., Inc. PK U.S.A., based in Shelbyville, Ind., is an automotive supplier that manufactures a variety of vehicle parts for Nissan and Subaru. Under the terms of the new agre ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Completes DealerWire Acquisition
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 6 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Wired Logic, Inc., doing business as DealerWire(R). DealerWire, a privately-held company of ten employees based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is a leading provider of inv ... Continue reading
Marketing Group Joins No. 7 Robby Gordon Motorsports Team as Associate Sponsor
Robby Gordon to Make Appearance at IFMG Booth 1201 at NADA RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 6 -- InterActive Financial Marketing Group, LLC (IFMG) announced today that it has signed an associate sponsorship agreement with Robby Gordon Motorsports for the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season. IFMG's associate program will include br ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, Mass.--Feb. 6, 2006--A123Systems, developer of a new generation of Lithium-ion batteries, today announced it has completed its third round of private equity funding totaling $30 million. New investors in the company are GE, Alliance Capital Management and FA Technology Ventures. Also participating in this ro ... Continue reading
Conversion Van Marketing Association Launches Enhanced Web Site
TodaysConversionVan.com Makes it Easier for Consumers to Find Local Dealers, Research Vehicles, Upfitters and Options on Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana Conversion Vans DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- The Conversion Van Marketing Association (CVMA), an industry group established to raise consumer awareness of Chevrolet Express and GM ... Continue reading
DataLogic International(TM) Provides Alternative for @Road(R) Customers Through BounceGPS(TM)
Customers Affected by Verizon Wireless(TM) CDPD Network Shutdown IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- DataLogic International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: DLGI; Berlin, Frankfurt Stock Exchange: 779612), a provider of GPS-based mobile asset management, secured mobile communications and network security, today announced they are of ... Continue reading
MatrixOne to Release Second Quarter Financial Results on February 8, 2006
WESTFORD, Mass.--Feb. 6, 2006--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2005 on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 after the market closes. The Com ... Continue reading
Medialink: Got a High-End Car?
-- Got a Ferrari sitting in your driveway? How about a BMW 750i, or an Infinity m45? If you've got a high-end car, you know it needs high-end luxury maintenance. Radio News Feature. You can reach the story directly by going to http://media.medialink.com/home.aspx?story=31579 This multimedia news story is for free and u ... Continue reading
New 2006 Wholesale Distribution Factbook from Pembroke Consulting
Dear Mark, Below is an announcement about Pembroke Consulting's new report The 2006 Wholesale Distribution Factbook. Please feel free to contact my assistant Debbie Evangelisti (mailto:dme@pembrokeconsulting.com) if you would like to speak to me about the report or about your industry. Thank you for your interest in ou ... Continue reading
Thrane & Thrane Presents Its New EXPLORER(TM) 527 Terminal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- At the Satellite 2006 show in Washington, to be held from February 6th - 9th 2006, Thrane & Thrane will present its new BGAN terminal, the EXPLORER(TM) 527. The EXPLORER(TM) 527 is the world's first land vehicular rack-mountable BGAN system. The system consists of a terminal and a tracking antenna ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.12 Per Share
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Feb. 6, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , an automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable on March 1, 2006, to shareholders of record on February 10, 2006. About UnitedAuto United Auto Group, Inc., headquartered in B ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Greg Anderson NHRA Winternationals Prerace Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 6, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net MEDIA NOTE: DIGITAL PHOTOS OF GREG ANDERSON AND/OR HIS SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PRO STOCK ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, 6 de febrero /PR Newswire/ -- Como el patrocinador automotor oficial de los Juegos de la FIFA World Cup(TM) de 2006, Hyundai Motor America revela sus nuevos comerciales para televisión en idioma español los que comenzarán a transmitirse desde mediados de febrero, en espera del evento mun ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6 -- As the official automotive sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM) Games, Hyundai Motor America unveils its new Spanish-language television commercials that will begin airing mid- February, in anticipation for the worldwide event. The campaign underscores Hyundai's commitment to soccer ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 6, 2006-- TACOM Narrows Demonstration Competition, Awards International $12.25 Million Contract The U.S. Army, moving a step closer to developing a next-generation tactical utility truck to replace an aging fleet including the familiar Humvee, selected International Military and Government, LLC, a whol ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group Kicks Off January With Slight Sales Increase
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on February 6, 2006 at 8:05 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, I hope you all had a great Super Bowl weekend. To kick things off today, DaimlerChrysler has put out a press release detailing January sales for the Mercedes Car Group. In total, the Mercedes-Benz and smart car brands ... Continue reading
Autoweb Launches Product 'Data Vault' Solution for Manufacturers
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Autoweb Inc., a global provider of data management services for the manufacturing industry, announced the launch of its new Data Vault, a light-weight, hosted, product data management (PDM) solution offered as an on-demand service based model for companies in the small- to mid-sized ma ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Develops New CVJ Boot Products
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- GKN Driveline has developed new flexible sealing and protection "boots" for constant velocity joints (CVJs) used for cars and light trucks that significantly improve component durability and life. Made from Thermo-Plastic Elastomers (TPE), GKN Driveline's new plunge boots are smaller and ... Continue reading
General Motors Underway with Fort Wayne Assembly Plant Expansion, an Industrialinfo.com News Alert
HOUSTON--Feb. 6, 2006--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Info Resources: Houston, Texas). In spite of the bad news that General Motors Corporation lost some $8.6 billion, or $15.13 per share in 2006, the automotive behemoth is not throwing in the towel yet, as it continues to forge ahead with investments in ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Names William (Steve) Bowers Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Feb. 6, 2006--Chairman, President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont announces the appointment of William (Steve) Bowers as senior vice president, sales and marketing, member of the Strategy Board and an officer for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ). "Steve brings nearly 30 years of international autom ... Continue reading
Brits Cry Foul Over Chinese Car Clones
Brazen copies of western models, even down to the badge, are a growing worry for British Car Makers London – February 6, 2006: According to The Times, Great Britain’s grand-dame of news dailies, the Chinese are no longer content with cornering the market in sports goods, electrical and DIY products, they ar ... Continue reading
GM To Launch 3 New Cars In India
New Delhi, India - Feb. 6, 2006: General Motors India recently presented three new cars to be launched in India under the Chevrolet brand between February and June. The vehicles are the premium hatchback Aveo U-VA, premium sedan Aveo and Optra SRV (sports recreational vehicle). GMI, which is the Indian subsidiary of wo ... Continue reading
New Four-wheel Drive For Passat Sedan and Wagon
Wolfsburg, 01 February 2006 - 4MOTION offers more safety, better dynamics, and the ability to tow up to 2 200 kg4MOTION and DSG standard in the 250 PS Passat 3.2 V6 FSI4MOTION optional in the Passat 2.0 FSI (150 PS) and Passat 2.0 TDI (140 PS) 4MOTION, the four-wheel drive system from Volkswagen, offers enhanced active ... Continue reading
Nissan's Smyrna Plant Marks Silver Anniversary
25 years since groundbreaking for Nissan’s first U.S. manufacturing facility SMYRNA, Tenn.; Twenty five years ago on February 3, 1981, Nissan executives, state and local officials and area residents gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking in Smyrna, Tenn., for Nissan’s first U.S. manufacturing facility. In ... Continue reading
Ford Stops GT Production in Belt Tightening
Dearborn MI February 6, 2006; Bloomberg News reported that Ford Motor Co. will end production of the $150,000 GT sports car this year and scrap plans for a high- performance sport-utility vehicle to cut costs and reduce losses in North America. Ford, the second-largest U.S. automaker, sold just 1,032 of the GTs last ye ... Continue reading
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