Ford Model U H2 ICE Supercharged and Ready to Go
The Ford Model U Concept is propelled by an internal combustion engine (ICE) that's optimized to run on hydrogen fuel instead of gasoline. The engine is supercharged and intercooled for maximum efficiency, power, and range. Its emission of all pollutants, including carbon dioxide, is nearly zero, and the engine is up t ... Continue reading
Yet Another Reason To Wring Our Hands By Steve Purdy Detroit Bureau Perhaps a few months from now you’ll be out car shopping. You’re looking for an economical sedan; something to get you to and from work and all the other obligations and pleasures of life. You’re not averse to a late model used car so ... Continue reading
Sloan gears up for double points showdown
Sloan gears up for double points showdown Jimmy Sloan, 24, Palm Desert, Calif. is pumped up for the final points race of the season—a double points race at Irwindale Speedway this Saturday. Super Stock driver Sloan is the current points leader for the division and will enter the race as the winningest driver in h ... Continue reading
WD-40 Company Revised Guidance
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 7 -- WD-40 Company has revised its guidance for the full year. In fiscal year 2005, WD-40 Company now expects to achieve earnings per share of $1.55 - $1.65 based on 16.8 million shares outstanding. The Company also announced its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend on October 6, 200 ... Continue reading
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From outside, there seems to be no change to Mercedes-Benz's mid-size, mid-level six-cylinder E Class sedan for 2006. Looking closer, the name has changed, from E320 to E350. That seemingly small change makes a major difference. Important changes to the engine and a seven-speed aut ... Continue reading
2006 Volkswagen Passat Preview
By Carey Russ Little did anyone realize, when the 1998 Volkswagen Passat debuted in late 1997, that it would have such an influence in the mid-size sedan class. Prior to that time, Volkswagen's mid-size sedans - called, in North America, Dasher in the late 1970s, Quantum in the 1980s, and finally Passat in the `90s - h ... Continue reading
NHRA: Stevens aims for strong move in points in Dallas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Dallas, Texas Race Dates: Oct. 7-9, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net RICHIE STEVENS AIMS FOR STRONG MOVE IN POINTS IN DALLAS DA ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Inc. to Hold Conference Call on 3rd Quarter Earnings
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 7 -- Affinia Group Inc. has scheduled a conference call for November 14, 2005 at 11:00 AM EST to discuss its third quarter results. Further information regarding third quarter results and conference call details will be released prior to the scheduled November 14th session. A replay of the call w ... Continue reading
Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. Announces Management Changes
ADDISON, Texas--Oct. 7, 2005--Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc. , a producer and provider of personal non-standard automobile insurance, today announced the appointment of Katherine C. Nolan as President, Retail Division, succeeding George M. Daly, who has resigned from the company. Katherine remains an executive vi ... Continue reading
* "Fateful Encounter" is the first U.S. exhibition to feature side-by- side comparisons of the art of Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin * "Fateful Encounter" captures one of the art world's greatest love stories AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 7 -- The love story of artists Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin will take center ... Continue reading
Freescale Schedules Third Quarter 2005 Results Conference Call
AUSTIN, Texas--Oct. 7, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor will announce its third quarter 2005 financial results in a news release at 3:00 p.m. CDT on October 20, 2005. The news release will be posted at www.freescale.com/investor. The company will conduct a live webcast of its conference call with investors at 4:00 p.m. CD ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2005 Earnings Release Conference Call
CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 7 -- ADESA, Inc. will report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, October 27, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040708/DETH017LOGO ) ADESA, Inc. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer a ... Continue reading
Bechtel, FEMA House Over 10,000 Katrina Victims; 7,485 Trailers Delivered Across Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 7 -- More than 10,000 Mississippi residents who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina are now in emergency housing provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its contractor in Mississippi, Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI). "While providing homes for 10,000 people after just four weeks ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Helps Washington D.C. Students Attend College
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- DaimlerChrysler is helping give Washington D.C. high school students the opportunity to earn a college degree. Through its sponsorship of the Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic today, DaimlerChrysler is supporting DC-CAP, a not-for-profit organization working in p ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Announces Webcast of Third Quarter Conference Call on Nov. 3
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Oct. 7 -- Drew Industries Inc. will be releasing its third quarter results at the close of the market on Wednesday, Nov. 2, a week later than normal due to a delay resulting from an increase in orders and elevated production levels related to the recent Gulf Coast hurricanes. As previously reported, ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Oct. 7, 2005--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, announced it has opened a new, automated online store for automotive suppliers doing business globally. "Global automotive markets have become critical to automotive suppliers future grow ... Continue reading
Goodyear Engineered Products Opens Brazil Offshore Oil Hose Plant
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Oct. 7 -- Goodyear Engineered Products opened its new offshore oil hose plant here today with President Tim Toppen, Sao Paulo Governor Geraldo Alchmin and Santana de Parnaiba Mayor Jose Benedito Fernandez participating. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The $13 million facil ... Continue reading
Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4:30 p.m.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--Oct. 7, 2005--Pace: N O T I C E ----------- Meeting of Pace The Suburban Bus Division Board of Directors Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4:30 p.m. 550 West Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois ---------------------------------------------------- Pledge of Allegiance I. Roll Call II. Approval o ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla.--Oct. 7, 2005--Reality Racing, Inc. (OTC:RRCG) will begin touring the country in a reality TV contestant search that will land the TV series Champion an actual racing contract with a sanctioned NASCAR racing team. The new reality TV show, "Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge," combines two of the hot ... Continue reading
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Oct. 7, 2005--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced that the Company was initiating further actions under the $10 million to $14 million restructuring program associated with the merger in which Modine Manufacturing Company's aftermarket business was merged into Transpro to create ... Continue reading
Mercedes Armored G-Wagon Used by Canadians In Afghanistan
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 6, 2005 at 9:39 AM CST While browsing the Ottawa Sun Times today, I stumbled upon an interesting article about the G-Wagon. After losing several soldiers to suicide bombers and anti-tank mines, outraged Canucks demanded that the military provide Canadian soldiers with better v ... Continue reading
Sense Technologies Inc. Retail Introduction of ScopeOut at Arizona Fry's Marketplace Stores
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.--Oct. 7, 2005--Sense Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: SNSG) today announced that it will launch retail sales of ScopeOut(R) in October on a regional basis in Arizona. The product will initially be sold in 19 Fry's Marketplace stores throughout Arizona. Fry's Marketplace is a division of Kroger Foods, based ... Continue reading
Mercedes Ships Over 200,000 A-Class Models
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 6, 2005 at 5:39 PM CST It's been one year since Mercedes officially launched the A-Class, and already more than 200,000 have been shipped to customers around the world (but not the United States). Sales of the A-Class are particularly strong in Germany, where 105,000 units of ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 7 -- Reality Racing, Inc. (Trading OTC: RRCG) will begin touring the country in a reality TV contestant search that will land the TV series Champion an actual racing contract with a sanctioned NASCAR racing team. The new reality TV show, "Reality Racing -- The Rookie Challenge," combines two of t ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Acquires Off-Highway Brake Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Oct. 7, 2005--Carlisle Companies Incorporated has announced the acquisition of the off-highway brake assets of ArvinMeritor, Inc. for approximately $39 million. The transaction includes manufacturing assets from the ArvinMeritor facilities in York, SC and Cwmbran, South Wales, U.K. Carlisle provides of ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Oct 7, 2005; Reuters reported that four automakers are recalling over 450,000 vehicles in the United States for a range of defects, U.S. safety regulators said on Friday. Chrysler is recalling nearly 256,409 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, Dodge Durango, Jeep Liberty and Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicles, Chrysl ... Continue reading
WILSONVILLE, Ore. Oct. 6, 2005-Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced it has significantly extended its already successful automotive offerings and is launching the industry's most comprehensive set of electrical and electronic (E/E) design solutions for the automotive market. With the recently acquired Volcano au ... Continue reading
Ford Hybrid Owners Head to Fuel-Economy School
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 7 -- This weekend, hybrid vehicle owners from across North America converge at Ford's Research and Innovation Laboratory here as part of a nationwide effort to teach consumers how to improve fuel economy. Beginning later this month, Ford and police officers in 10 cities will patrol the streets, is ... Continue reading
Deer Collisions Hit Close to Home Crashes at their Peak in October, November
ERIE, Pa., Oct. 7 -- What are the chances your car or truck will strike a deer this fall? Ask Rob Roddy, an actuary at Erie Insurance Group who supervises the company's annual deer claim study. During the month of November and just three weeks after buying a new vehicle, Roddy crashed headlong into a deer not far from ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Big Shot Organizational Changes
J.H. Lee to Assume Role as President and CEO; Len Hunt Joins Kia as Chief Operating Officer IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 7 -- Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) announced today that Peter M. Butterfield has left the company. J.H. Lee, currently senior executive vice president of Kia Motors Corporation, has assumed the role of Pres ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - October 7, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 7 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 335,130 units, down 7.5 percent from the 362,319 cars and trucks built last week, according to WardsAuto.com. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 12,671,21 ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars Ltd. New 2005 Company Profile
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 7, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25295) has announced the addition of Jaguar Cars Ltd 2005 company profile edition 2 to their offering. Jaguar is part of the Michigan (USA) based Ford Motor Corporation's Premier Automotive Group (PAG), which features three ... Continue reading
The Chinese Automobile Industry has Witnessed a Sales Growth by 44.4% Year-on-Year
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 7, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25361) has announced the addition of China Automobile Industry (2005-2015) to their offering China has established itself as the third largest automobile market since 2003 and is increasingly taking up the lead role in world ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; $3 Gas Averages Heading This Way
HOUSTON--Oct. 7, 2005--Three dollar gasoline averages are fast approaching Texas motorists, according to AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch. In Beaumont, the price of gasoline posted a one-week increase of 30 cents -- now, that the government has allowed residents back into the city, and electricity has been restored to the ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Higher on Thin National Supply
LOS ANGELES--Oct. 7, 2005--Gasoline prices in Southern California increased this week in response to thin national supplies as the Gulf Coast continues to suffer in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve ... Continue reading
IDOT Traffic Advisory: Two More Dan Ryan Ramps to Open in October
CHICAGO, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that two ramps are scheduled to open over the next two weeks on the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94). The new 47th Street southbound entrance ramp and the 55th Street (Garfield Boulevard) northbound exit ramp will both open later this mont ... Continue reading
Michael Lewis Heads To Irwindale Looking For Another Victory
Michael Lewis Heads To Irwindale Looking For Another Victory IRWINDALE, Ca (10-07-05) - - USAC superstar Michael Lewis continues his busy schedule this weekend with another trip and another race at the famed Irwindale Speedway. Lewis is no stranger to the famed track after setting records, launching results and scoring ... Continue reading
Carmax CEO Announces Intent to Retire; Board Forms Search Committee For Replacement
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 6 -- CarMax, Inc. announced today that its co-founder, president, and chief executive officer, Austin Ligon, has informed the CarMax board of directors that he intends to retire in 2006. The board has formed a search committee to seek a new CEO. Ligon said that he intends to remain with the company ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Sale of Off-Highway Brake Assets
TROY, Mich., Oct. 6 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the sale of the assets of its off-highway brake business to Carlisle Braking Products, owned by Carlisle Companies Incorporated of Charlotte, N.C., U.S. The purchase price of the transaction is approximately $39 million. The transaction will include the sale of ... Continue reading
Cobalt SS Supercharged Wins 'Street Tuner Challenge'
Besting a 600 HP Nissan Skyline and nitrous-charged Volkswagen Jetta BUTTONWILLOW, California - Timing is everything, and the timing of the new Cobalt SS Supercharged's introduction couldn't be better. As Chevy's new sport compact performance car debuts in dealer showrooms, it already has a record-setting pedigree. Dri ... Continue reading
GM Resolves Trademark Conflict with DONMAR
DETROIT - In January of 2002, General Motors launched their 2003 Hummer H2 SUV with a large sunroof dubbed "the largest skyroof in GM's History." Unfortunately, GM's use conflicted with a registered trademark owned by Donmar Enterprises, Inc. of Jacksonville, Florida. DONMAR, a wholesale supplier of aftermarket sunroof ... Continue reading
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