Dana Corporation Names Ted Stenger Chief Restructuring Officer
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that Ted Stenger has been named Chief Restructuring Officer for the company. Mr. Stenger will report directly to Dana Chairman and CEO Mike Burns in this role. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA) "Ted brings to Dana more than 20 years of ex ... Continue reading
NASCAR SELECTS CHARLOTTE AS HOME OF NASCAR HALL OF FAME
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 6, 2006) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced that it has selected Charlotte, N.C., to be the home of its Hall of Fame. The NASCAR Hall of Fame, which will be a state of the art facility capturing the spirit of the sport, will honor the NASCAR ic ... Continue reading
Dana Europe Continues Business as Usual ( Ed Note-Is That Good or Bad?)
NEU-ULM, Germany, March 6 -- The European operations of Dana Corporation opened for business as usual today, even though their parent company in the United States commenced a chapter 11 reorganization case last Friday, March 3, 2006. Dana Europe is not part of the U.S. chapter 11 case, nor are any of Dana Corporation's ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Reveals New High-Performance Diesel Fuel Filter
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 6 -- Modern diesel injection systems rely on fuel that is almost completely free of dirt particles and water. In practice, however, drivers are often confronted with dirty and water-contaminated diesel fuels. Filtration experts at MANN+HUMMEL, development partner and original equipment su ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corporation Adds Armored Vehicle
OSHKOSH, Wis.--March 6, 2006--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has added an armored vehicle to its stable of combat-proven military trucks. Under a licensing agreement with the vehicle's developer, ADI Limited of Australia, Oshkosh Truck wi ... Continue reading
The X PRIZE To Reward Innovation in Automotive
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--March 6, 2006--The X PRIZE Foundation has announced that Mark Goodstein will join as Executive Director of a new prize that will inspire entrepreneurial innovation in the automotive industry. "The X PRIZE is about changing paradigms," explains Goodstein. "The current paradigm is that it's perfectl ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--March 6, 2006--GenTek Inc. has scheduled a conference call on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Remarks by William E. Redmond, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of GenTek In ... Continue reading
Eco-form International-SkinzWraps
DALLAS--March 6, 2006--Eco-form International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EFRM), a Delaware corporation ("Eco-form") today announced that pursuant to a series of transactions, each share of Eco-form common stock issued and outstanding as of March 2, 2006 shall be changed and converted into one fully paid share of common stock o ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--March 6, 2006--CallCommand(TM), a leading provider of voice communication solutions focused on increasing client profitability, today announced a partnership and integration with DealerUps to provide automotive dealers with a true end-to-end solution for managing the customer lifecycle. DealerUps will integ ... Continue reading
Freescale Semiconductor's Wireless and Mobile Systems Group
AUSTIN, Texas--March 6, 2006--Franz Fink, senior vice president and general manager of Freescale Semiconductor's Wireless and Mobile Systems Group, will speak about the company at the Morgan Stanley Semiconductor and Systems Conference in Dana Point, California at the St. Regis Monarch. Fink will speak at 8:45 a.m. PST ... Continue reading
Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust
CHICAGO--March 6, 2006--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+' rating on the class A-1 notes; 'AAA' on the class A-2, A-3 and A-4 notes,; 'AA+' on the class B notes; 'A' on the class C notes; and 'BBB' on the class D notes ... Continue reading
"Best New Car Deals of the Month"
CAMPBELL, Calif.--March 6, 2006--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for March. It marks the first "Best Deals" listing for model year 2006 vehicles. IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" iden ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCourses
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.--March 6, 2006--Bob McKeithen, program manager for the West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program, today announced that Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCourses will begin at seven training sites across the state the first week in April. "We encourage all riders to get trained," McKeithen said. "By d ... Continue reading
Acura/ELS Surround(TM) Premium Audio System
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 6, 2006--As announced during the recent North American International Auto Show, Acura's highly-anticipated new luxury SUV - the RDX - will feature the Acura/ELS Surround(TM) Premium Audio System developed by Panasonic Automotive. The Acura/ELS Surround system for the RDX was created in collabor ... Continue reading
Lexus.com Launches First Luxury Automotive Web Site in Spanish
TORRANCE, Calif., March 6 -- Lexus announced that its Web site, recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as the most useful automobile Web site for new-vehicle shopping, has launched a Spanish-language site at lexus.com/espanol. It is the first Spanish-language Web site created by a luxury automotive brand. "Growth in t ... Continue reading
Mercedes To Reduce Options On Passenger Vehicles?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 6, 2006 at 10:30 AM CST Automotive News has run a story today apparently based on an interview with Dieter Zetsche, in which they state that Mercedes will soon start offering less options to customers in an effort to boost manufacturing productivity. In the article, Zetsche was ... Continue reading
--Crashworthiness evaluations for seven new or redesigned midsize car models reflect performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front, side, and rear impact tests. The models include three moderately priced cars -- Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Pontiac G6. The other four models are luxury/near luxur ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat and Piaggio will cooperate on product distribution
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--March 6, 2006-- Partnership to increase global competitiveness, expand international distribution channels for both companies Arctic Cat Inc. , manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles sold under the Arctic Cat(R) brand name, and Piaggio Group, one of the world's top manufac ... Continue reading
www.hybridtechnologies.com, ein aufstrebendes
LAS VEGAS--6. März 2006--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBT) www.hybridtechnologies.com, ein aufstrebendes führendes Unternehmen in der Entwicklung und Vermarktung lithiumbetriebener Produkte weltweit, gab heute seinen Plan zur Ausschüttung einer Dividende (stock dividend plan) in Höhe von 20 % für 20 ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 6, 2006--The AGM in Ainax (publ) (STO:AINX) decided upon a resolution of the immediate voluntary liquidation of Ainax AB (publ). Mr. Stefan Lindskog, Attorney at Law, who has declared his willingness to accept this assignment, was proposed as liquidator. Furthermore, the AGM - in view of the li ... Continue reading
Minnesota First State With 200 E85 Outlets
Sales, Availability of Cleaner, Renewable-Based Fuel up Sharply in Upper Midwest SAINT PAUL, Minn., March 6 -- Minnesota, the nation's per capita leader in use of biofuels, reached another significant milestone on the path toward oil independence and cleaner skies when the state's 200th E85 outlet opened this week. E85 ... Continue reading
Nissan Full-Sized Vans Coming to America?
Washington DC March 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan is looking into the possibility of manufacturing a full-sized van in North America, reports Automotive News. The Japanese automaker would build the van based on its full sized truck platform, shared by the Titan pickup and two SUVs. "We have not mad ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group Notes 16% Increase In February Sales
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on March 6, 2006 at 8:30 AM CST Welcome back ladies and gents, I hope you all had a great weekend. Unfortunately for me, five inches of snow yesterday put a slight damper on my planned outdoor activities, but what can you expect when you live in the Midwest? To get things started this mo ... Continue reading
Kia to Make Decision on Location of First U.S.-Based Plant By End of Q1
Washington DC March 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Kia spokesman Michael Choo, in an email last week, indicated that the automaker plans to announce the final decision on a location for its first U.S.-based assembly plant by the end of Q1 or the close of March. According to Automotive News, "Kia harbors am ... Continue reading
Korea's Hyundai Inflates Monthly Sales Results
Seoul March 6, 2006; Kim So hyun writing for the Korea Herald reported that Hyundai Motor Co. pushes unsold cars out of factories to inflate its monthly results, making them sit in parking lots before actual delivery to customers, industry sources said yesterday. As domestic automakers' monthly sales reports are made a ... Continue reading
Tokyo, Mar 6, 2006 (JCN) - Hino Motors Ltd. ("Hino") aims to realize a full-scale expansion of its truck business through the establishment of a new plant in Ontario, Canada, for Hino Motors Sales Canada, Ltd. ("HMSC"), a Hino overseas office. The plant, which will will produce trucks exclusively for the North American ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Four-wheel Motor Sport Sponsorship for 2006
Tokyo, Mar 6, 2006 (JCN) - DENSO Corporation today announced its four-wheel motor sports sponsorship plan for the 2006 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams in motor sports including Formula 1 and World Rally Championship. DENSO Senior Managing Director Michio Fukuzaki was quoted as saying, "We participate in th ... Continue reading
General Motors to Sell 17.4 Percent Equity Stake in Suzuki
Will retain 3 percent, continue strategic alliance DETROIT – General Motors Corp. today announced it would reduce its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. from 20.4 percent to 3.0 percent, by selling 92.36 million shares. The strategic alliance between GM and Suzuki will continue. GM plans to sell these Suzuki shar ... Continue reading
Otto Father and Son Control HSR Opener - Otto Motorsports Earns Two-Wins, Two Top-10s at Sebring
Otto Father and Son Control HSR Opener Otto Motorsports Earns Two-Wins, Two Top-Tens at Sebring SEBRING, Fla., March 5, 2006 - Otto Motorsports took two race wins and two other top-ten finishes in the season-opening Historic Sports Car Racing Series (HSR) Sebring Endurance Challenge at Sebring International Raceway thi ... Continue reading
GKN Sinter Metals' Expansion in China Supports Global Growth Strategy
SHANGHAI, China, March 6 -- GKN Sinter Metals will establish a new, wholly-owned operation in China as part of its global value-creating growth strategy. Following a series of new business wins from Asian and European automotive customers operating in the region, GKN Sinter Metals plans to set up a new facility in Dany ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 6, 2006-- AB Volvo's (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 3.00 PM CET at Lisebergshallen in Goteborg. Notice of intention to participate in the Meeting must by given either by telephone + 46 31 66 00 00, or at Volvo's website www.volvo.com ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Continues To Raise Consumer Awareness of Online Fraud
Updates Fraud Tips online to include vehicles damaged by hurricanes; adds new hotline and longer customer service hours for consumers ATLANTA, March 6 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, continues to raise consumer awareness of fraudulent activity on the Internet. The company has updated the fraud t ... Continue reading
AppOne Acquires Auto Finance Technologies
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 6, 2006--AppOne, a financial technology services company, announced today in conjunction with the Consumer Bankers Association Automobile Finance Conference and Trade Show that it has acquired Auto Finance Technologies, LLC, a provider of private label, Web-based software systems to financial insti ... Continue reading
Manny, Moe & Jack Approves Dividend - Nice Guys They Are Too
PHILADELPHIA--March 6, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $.0675 per share on April 24, 2006, to shareholders of record on April 10, 2006. The annual dividend ... Continue reading
Alchemy Enterprises - Electric Power Cell Technology ("EPCT")
PHOENIX--March 6, 2006--Alchemy Enterprises, Ltd. (OTCBB:ACHM) announced today that it has acquired and owns intellectual property on a new electric battery technology for generating and managing power, electricity and propulsion systems, known as Electric Power Cell Technology ("EPCT"). Working in a research and devel ... Continue reading
International Machine and Welding, Inc Names New President
BARTOW, Fla.--March 6, 2006--American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AACS) today announces a new president to head its wholly owned subsidiary, International Machine and Welding, Inc. Daniel L. Hefner, CEO and President of ACS today announced, "The Board of Directors of ACS is pleased to announce the promotion of Don ... Continue reading
Attention UK Viewers: 'Motor Legal Protection'
LONDON--March 6, 2006--Many employed or self employed drivers are risking losing out on their income through no fault of their own simply because there didn't take out 'Motor Legal Protection' as part of their van insurance cover, says Budget Van Insurance. For as little as GBP 2 per month van drivers, involved in a no ... Continue reading
Arizona Car Wash Region to CW Acquisition, LLC
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--March 6, 2006--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") , a manufacturer of electronic surveillance and personal defense products and an owner and operator of car and truck wash facilities, today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Arizona Car Wash Region to CW Acquisition, LLC f ... Continue reading
GREAT FALLS, Mont.--March 6, 2006--Partslink Ltd. is releasing a new version of its popular FREE locator system: PartSeek.com. The new site uses a 3D truck that turns transparent when you roll your mouse over. This allows the user to select which part they'd like help finding. "We wanted to make a visual way for people ... Continue reading
~ Expands Store Base and Strengthens Geographic Footprint ~ ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 6 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of ProCare Automotive Service Solutions, L.L.C. ("ProCare"), a privately owned automotive serv ... Continue reading
Steven M. Chapman Named Director of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 6 -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY announced today that its Board of Directors has named Steven M. Chapman as a director of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Chapman is the Group Vice President, Emerging Markets & Businesses for Cummins, Inc., a global leader in diesel engines and related tech ... Continue reading
Thomas Bergmann Selected as Harley-Davidson Chief Financial Officer
MILWAUKEE, March 6 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that Thomas E. Bergmann has been selected as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Bergmann, 39, was most recently Chief Executive Officer of USF Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, a publicly-traded $2.5 billion transportation and logistics company which wa ... Continue reading
Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine Recieves Investment
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--March 6, 2006--The Scuderi Group, an engine development company currently building the break-through Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine, announced today that it has received over $8 million in funding from numerous private investors since kicking off its official fundraising campaign last summer. This f ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Chief Financial Officer Robert C. Richter Retires
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert C. Richter has retired from the company. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "Bob Richter served Dana for more than 30 years in a variety of leadership roles," said Dana Chairman and C ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 6, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c33928 ) has announced the addition of European Fleet View 2005 to their offering. Opportunities in the leading European leasing market are relatively thin compared to 5 years ago. All the leading markets have witnessed a dr ... Continue reading
State of The U.S. Auto Industry
SUGAR LAND, Texas--March 6, 2006--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Info Resources; Houston, Texas). As the U.S. automotive industry reels from the shock of its massive losses in the last few years (200,000 jobs lost, or 15% of its workforce), the nation was recently shocked by the news that 66,000 Big Three ... Continue reading
LG Motorsports Announces Three Corvette C6 Line-Up For 2006 SPEED World Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: John Thawley Email: johnt@c2group.com LG Motorsports Announces Three Corvette C6 Line-Up For 2006 SPEED World Challenge GT Team Looks To Build On 2005 Momentum Detroit – March 5, 2006 LG Motorsports announced today they will increase their commitment to the SCCA Pro Racing ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, VA March 5, 2006; Crashworthiness evaluations for seven new or redesigned midsize car models reflect performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's front, side, and rear impact tests. The models include three moderately priced cars — Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Pontiac G6. The other f ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Japan's Most Popular Imported Car
TOKYO March 6, 2006; Japan Today reported that sales of imported vehicles, including those produced by Japanese manufacturers, rose 3.4% in February from a year ago to 20,205 units, Japan Automobile Importers Association said Monday. Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW remained the top selling brands for the second strai ... Continue reading
Milka Duno and Marino Franchitti raced to a hard-fought 16th-place finish in the March 4 Rolex Sports Car Series race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. Duno started the No. 11 CITGO Racing by SAMAX Pontiac-powered Riley Mk XI from 20th on the 37-car grid. She moved up to 17th after 17 minutes of the t ... Continue reading
DALLAS--March 5, 2006--Texans Can! announced today that its weekly "Cars for Kids" auction will have an added twist. On March 11 and March 13, caring citizens will have even more opportunities to change the lives of at-risk kids. In keeping with its normal policy, Texans Can! will auction attractive vehicles to the hig ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - FINAL Results from No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY PARK SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2006 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Wins "No Problem" for Torrence and Stidham in Belle Rose BELLE ROSE, La. - In the final eliminations at the Allstar Automotive G ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Firebird International Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION FIREBIRD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Sunday, March 05, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 Demke, Weaver Grab Wins at Firebird CHANDLER, Ariz. - Chris Demke recorded his second win in as many years at the NHRA Pacific Division Opener Lucas Oi ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Practice Report - Homestead Oval Test
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XM Satellite Radio Practice Report - Homestead Oval Test
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SEAT Reveals Prices And Specification For Sportier 2006 Ibiza
- New 2006 Ibiza range on sale in the UK from 15 April - FR gasoline model now £11,950, compared with £12,995 for outgoing model - Entry-level price remains the same – £7,550 for the 1.2 12V Reference 3-door London – March 6, 2006: SEAT has released price and specification details of its new 2006 Ibiza, ... Continue reading
The New Lotus Europa S - Business Class by Lotus
Norfolk, UK – March 6, 2006: The new Lotus Europa S, a Grand Tourer (GT) inspired two-seater, will provide Lotus customers a spectacular sportscar with significantly enhanced levels of touring and cruising capability, as well as higher levels of practicality and refinement to complement the simplicity of the Lotu ... Continue reading
Volvo's Iron Logo Back In The Center
Almost 80 years old, it now makes a grand comeback as an updated logotype – the Volvo iron symbol. From a less prominent position in the grille of all Volvo vehicles for many years, the logo has now been brought back into the centre. Literally. When the decision was taken to start producing Volvo cars in August 1 ... Continue reading
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