AMERCO Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
RENO, Nev., Nov. 7 -- AMERCO , the parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported net earnings available to common shareholders for its second quarter ending September 30, 2005 of $65.9 million or $3.16 per share, co ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Date for Teleconference to Discuss 2005 Third Quarter Earnings
NOVI, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Cooper-Standard Automotive will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, at 10 a.m. EST to discuss its 2005 third quarter financial results, provide a general business update, and respond to investor questions. The company's third quarter results will be posted to the ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Third Quarter 2005 Earnings Results
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF) today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. During the third quarter of fiscal 2005, total revenues of the Company were $25.2 million, representing a 60.9% increase over the $15.6 million in total revenues for ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nov. 7, 2005--Commonwealth Worldwide, a leader in premier corporate and event travel, announced today the expansion of its Greater New York operations. Commonwealth introduced its comprehensive transportation services to New York and New Jersey customers in July 2004. In one year, Commonwealth's New York flee ... Continue reading
HARKER JONES 2 AWAY FROM EARL'S TITLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 7, 2005 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER JONES 2 AWAY FROM EARL'S TITLE Levi Jones is just two points from locking up the 2005 Earl's Fast Qualifying Championship in the USAC Valvoline National Sprint Car Series. Jay Drake, who trails by 17 points, must post the fastest qualifying time ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage wins best in class award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association
(SEOUL) November 8, 2005; The all-new Kia Sportage was recognized by the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) for its outstanding combination of comfort, convenience, performance, and value by being named compact SUV “Best in Class (Under $25,000)” at the annual Northwest Sport-Utility Vehicle of ... Continue reading
Busch Agrees: It's Miller Time
Miller and Penske Announce '04 Champion Kurt Busch Will Drive #2 Miller Lite Dodge, Beginning in 2006 MILWAUKEE, Nov. 7 -- Miller Brewing Company and Penske Racing South announced today that defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch will be the driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, following this season's retiremen ... Continue reading
Pickup Truck Sales Down, But Not Out
Washington DC November 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that sales of large pickup trucks dropped by more than 30 percent in October, but analysts believe sales will rebound, according to Automotive News. Edmunds.com analyst Jesse Toprak claims the biggest reason for the decline was the “pull-ahead factor," ... Continue reading
IIHS Side Impact Tests of Mini-Vans
1ST SIDE IMPACT CRASH TESTS OF MINIVANS: TOYOTA, HONDA, NISSAN MODELS PERFORM BEST; SIENNA EARNS THE 'DOUBLE BEST PICK' DESIGNATION ARLINGTON, VA — For the first time the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has evaluated the performance of minivans in side impact crash tests. The tests simulate crashes in whic ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Files Form 10-Q Quarterly Report with the SEC and Reports Third Quarter Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2005--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, today announced it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. "Autobytel's focus on improving quality began to pay off in the thi ... Continue reading
International Nameplates Earn Top Ratings in IIHS Crash Tests
Washington DC November 7, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the insurance industry presented high marks to the 2006 Toyota Sienna, Nissan Quest, and Honda Odyssey during a recent examination into the ability of minivans to account for side impact crashes, reports AP. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (I ... Continue reading
G-Line to Sponsor and Donate to Famous Love Ride
TUSTIN, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2005--Fairchild Sports, creators of G-Line women's motorcycle gear, today announced sponsorship of the world-famous Love Ride. The Love Ride is the largest one-day motorcycle charity event in the world, in which, accompanied by celebrity support, more than 20,000 motorcyclists will ride from Gle ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales for October 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold 8,136 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in October, a 3 percent decline from October 2004 sales of 8,415 units. Year-to-date sales set a new record of 88,764 units, up 8 percent from year- to-date sales last year. Chrysler brand po ... Continue reading
What: Pedestrian Safety Spotlight: An informational forum hosted by the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council When: Friday, Nov. 11 9:00 a.m. breakfast, 10:00 a.m. presentation/press conference Where: National Press Club Building, 13th Floor, Lisagor Room, Washington D.C. Why: The U.S. Congress' latest directive to NHTSA is t ... Continue reading
Alcoa, TXU Sign LOI on Power Station for Rockdale Smelter
PITTSBURGH--Nov. 7, 2005--Alcoa today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with TXU Energy Company (TXU) regarding the development, construction, ownership, operation and maintenance of the Sandow 5 Generation Station adjacent to Alcoa's Rockdale, Texas aluminum smelter. The proposed new 564 net megawatt el ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Acquire Bay View Acceptance Corporation
FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 7, 2005--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced a definitive agreement for its operating subsidiary, AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc., to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Bay View Acceptance Corporation (BVAC). BVAC is the auto finance subsidiary of Bay View Capital Corporation. Th ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Golf Tournaments Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
ATLANTA, Nov. 7 -- AutoTrader.com, the #1 online automotive classified advertising company in the U.S., helped raise awareness and more than $120,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by holding golf tournaments in 28 cities this April through October. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031021/AUT ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Nov. 7, 2005--Used car shoppers looking for vehicles on AutoTrader.com now have access to free Carfax Vehicle History Reports on hundreds of thousands of cars. AutoTrader.com automatically links its vehicle listings to free Carfax reports on vehicles for sale from participating dealers. The two companies ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces 4th Quarter 2005 Dividend
FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 7 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements. Cash Dividend ... The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per ... Continue reading
Bay View Capital Corporation Announces Agreement to Sell Bay View Acceptance Corporation
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 7 -- Bay View Capital Corporation ("Bay View") today announced it has signed a definitive agreement whereby a subsidiary of AmeriCredit Corp. will purchase all of the outstanding capital stock of Bay View Acceptance Corporation ("BVAC") in an all-cash transaction for approximately $62.5 million, ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 7, 2005--Members of the Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) Industry Consortium, including MARK IV, Raytheon, Sirit Inc. and TransCore, will demonstrate units of next generation 5.9 GHz DSRC communications technology at the ITS World Congress, held in San Francisco Nov. 7-10. This occurs jus ... Continue reading
Crawford & Company U.K. Wins British Insurance Award
ATLANTA, July 11 -- Jeffrey T. Bowman, president, Crawford & Company International, Inc. is delighted to announce that Crawford has received a prestigious British Insurance Award. Crawford won the Major Loss category, which was announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at The Royal Albert Hall in Londo ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Chrysler Financial and Vickie Winans are pleased to announce Datisha Pickett as winner of the Rising Star Talent Contest, held in Detroit on November 4, 2005. Datisha overcame more than 500 talented vocalists, who submitted material from all over the United States, to win the Rising S ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Thinking about getting away for the weekend or extending your vacation into Saturday and Sunday? Don't give it a second thought! From now until Jan. 31, 2006, AAA members will save 10 percent off weekend rates -- that's double the typical savings -- at more than 450 participating Fairfield Inn hot ... Continue reading
Dunlop Brand Expands Direzza Tire Line to Track, Street
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 7 -- Dunlop is racing to bring a Direzza to a racetrack -- and sport compact car -- near you. The brand announced the tire line expansion today. A year after the brand introduced the Direzza DZ101 in North America, Dunlop is launching two new Direzza race tires and expanding its Direzza DZ101 line to ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale Report on AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2005-D-A
NEW YORK--Nov. 7, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2005-D-A discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected ratings on the offered notes. The collateral securing the notes is a pool of subprime automobile loan receivables secured by new and used automobi ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas & BATON ROUGE, La.--Nov. 7, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor has adopted a laboratory within the department of electrical engineering at Southern University-Baton Rouge (SUBR) for conducting digital electronics and microprocessor related projects. Freescale is sponsoring a senior design team that is working ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Reports Improved Third Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 7, 2005--Hexion Specialty Chemicals today reported its results for the third quarter period ended September 30 including improved revenues and operating income and a reduced net loss. Highlights for the quarter include: -- Revenues of $1.1 billion, an increase of 9 percent over the prior year perio ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels: Do You Know Where Your Car Is?
Every 25.5 Seconds a Vehicle Is Stolen in the U.S. PALOS HILLS, Ill., Nov. 7 -- The nation's motor vehicle thieves continue to favor imports over domestic brands as their targets of opportunity. Hot Wheels, the National Insurance Crime Bureau's companion study to its annual Hot Spots auto theft report, examines data re ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for November 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2005--IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for November, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Mont ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Nov. 7, 2005--Teres Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of direct and indirect lending software to credit unions and financial institutions, today announced that MacDill Federal Credit Union has selected the SAIL (Software Application for Integrated Lending) solution to manage and automate its indirect lending p ... Continue reading
MARK IV Introduces 5.9 GHz Transponder
U.S. DOT Compliant Coming Soon to a Vehicle Near You SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7 -- OTTO on Board(TM), by MARK IV Transportation Technologies brings the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) to life with on-the-road demonstrations during the ITS World Congress. OTTO is the next logical step for electronic toll collection ... Continue reading
Modern Engineering Opens Technical Staffing / Engineering Centers in Georgia and Tennessee
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 7, 2005--Modern Engineering is expanding its U.S. presence with the opening of two new technical staffing and engineering service centers in the Southeast region. Branch offices have been opened in Cartersville, Georgia, (about 45 miles north of Atlanta) and Loudon, Tennessee, (just outside ... Continue reading
VII Technology Prototype Debuts at 12th Annual ITS World Congress CHICAGO, Nov. 7 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will demonstrate Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) technologies at the Innovative Mobility Showcase at the 12th annual ITS W ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ to Demonstrate Wireless Map Update Technology at ITS World Congress
New Technology Collaboration with DaimlerChrysler CHICAGO, Nov. 7 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, and DaimlerChrysler Research and Technology North America, Inc. (DC RTNA) will be demonstrating, at the 12th Annual World Congress on Intelligent T ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 7, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will participate at the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), which is taking place at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, from Sunday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 10. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Nov. 7, 2005--(CUNA Lending Conference) -- Teres Solutions, Inc. and RouteOne LLC today announced that they have integrated Teres Solutions' SAIL Indirect software with RouteOne, the joint venture formed in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, General Motors Acceptance Corporation, and To ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 7, 2005--TransCore, the largest global manufacturer of transportation-based radio frequency identification (RFID) products, announces the development of a combined dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) and long-range GPS and satellite communications modem for automobile safety products. Moving ... Continue reading
U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage to Evansville and Henderson Tornado Victims
EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7 -- The U-Haul Company of Louisville is offering 30 days of free storage to families in Evansville and Henderson who have been affected by the recent tornado. Families needing more information about the 30-day free self-storage assistance program should contact the following storage facility. U- ... Continue reading
University of Arizona to begin using ESPRIT CAM software in bachelor and graduate programs
Camarillo, Calif.-Nov. 7, 2005- The University of Arizona, Tucson, will now be integrating ESPRIT CAM software into their Systems and Industrial Engineering Department for both the bachelor's and graduate programs, said Professor Young-Jun Son. DP Technology, committed to furthering manufacturing and engineering in edu ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Employee Files Racial Discrimination Claim with the EEOC
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 -- An unmerited decision, made by Volvo Cars of North America, has left Gregory Dixon with no other choice but to pursue filing a racial discrimination lawsuit against the company. Gregory Dixon, Sales and Marketing Manager of the Western Region, was on a career track to become the first African-Ame ... Continue reading
* $1 million gift awarded to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund used to complete the largest exhibit area in the museum * DaimlerChrysler executives to unveil the new DaimlerChrysler Hall Nov. 10, 2005, exhibiting African American progress from the 1400s to pres ... Continue reading
CarMax Advises How to Avoid Flood-Damaged Cars
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7 -- In the wake of recent hurricanes and flooding, CarMax, Inc., , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. "Consumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals may try and sell salvaged and flood-damaged cars wi ... Continue reading
BMW Group's Chris Bangle Will Open Design Los Angeles Conference at LA Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 -- Chris Bangle, BMW Group's chief of design, is known as much for his controversial and edgy automotive designs as he is for his imaginative and refreshing approach to the age of automotive reinvention. Bangle will provide an engaging and thought-provoking look into the world of design as the openi ... Continue reading
Media Invited to See Vehicle Recycling at Argonne
Experts from USCAR's Vehicle Recycling Partnership, Argonne National Laboratory and the American Plastics Council will host a media event on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Argonne (just south of Chicago) in advance of America Recycles Day (Nov. 15). The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with registration and a program of speakers inclu ... Continue reading
Relationship to Increase Visual Excitement and Participation for Champ Fans WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio, Nov. 7 -- Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) and Champ Car are teaming up to bring new levels of fan interaction and visual excitement to the Champ Car World Series. At a joint press conference in Las ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces New RX 400h Hybrid Model, New Pricing on RX 400h Luxury Gas/Electric Hybrid SUVs
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7 -- Lexus announced today the addition of a front-wheel drive (FWD) RX 400h in addition to the all-wheel drive (AWD) model which has been on sale since April of this year, making the hybrid gas/electric version of America's most popular luxury SUV, the RX 330, now available in both drivetrain co ... Continue reading
Mercedes Car Group Sales Rise 1.3 Percent
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 7, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST Sales of the Mercedes Car Group, which is comprised of the Mercedes- Benz and smart car brands, continued its positive growth last month, rising 1.3% to 106,500 units. Sales of the Mercedes Car Group for the first 10 months of the year also grew slight ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Announces 90% Increase in October Sales
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 7 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that the company increased sales for the month of October by 90% over the same time period last year. "This is now the sixth month in a row that our sales have increased. As we begin our eighth season of delivering rac ... Continue reading
Two-day 'Careers and Gears' Program for Girl Scouts, Dec. 2 - 3, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 7 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is partnering with Olde World Canterbury Village and the Holiday Inn Select to offer a "Careers and Gears" program for Girl Scouts, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 - 3, 2005. Open to Girl Scouts in grades nine - twelve, "Careers and Gears" explores careers in the ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Announces New Car Best Deals for November 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif Nov. 7, 2005; IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for November, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice.com's "Best Deals of the Month" ... Continue reading
Unions Form Mobilizing@Delphi Coalition
DETROIT, Nov. 7 -- Pledging a strong coordinated fight against Delphi Corp.'s assault on working families and their communities, six unions representing some 33,650 Delphi workers -- and a total of more than 5.5 million active and retired members -- today announced that on Nov. 3 they formed the Mobilizing@Delphi coali ... Continue reading
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Nov. 7, 2005--The Allstate Foundation today released a comprehensive report on teen driving, featuring an in-depth study of teen attitudes complemented by recent discoveries from adolescent-development experts. The debut of the report, Chronic: A Report on the State of Teen Driving, also marks the Fou ... Continue reading
--Motor vehicle crashes are the leading killer of teenagers in the U.S. -- with nearly 6,000 teens killed each year. Despite widespread education efforts, those numbers haven't changed in a decade. A new study sheds some light on solutions to improve these statistics. A video report from Allstate You can reach the stor ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 7, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c27344) has announced the addition of Vehicle Smart Key System Evaluation: Mercedes-Benz S-class to their offering As part of our research programme for 2004/2005, the security team is issuing a series of detailed technical r ... Continue reading
New Mercedes C-Class AMG Spotted
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 7, 2005 at 9:20 AM CST Are you tired of the measly 363 horsepower C55 AMG? Do you sit cowering in the corner at night worried that BMW's upcoming M3 will run circles around your poor little C-Class? To view a picture, click the following link, you can click the picture to enl ... Continue reading
NY Auto Dealers Open $25M Education & Training Center in NYC
Over 400 Legislators, Auto Executives, Dealers and Educators Attend Ribbon Cutting Ceremony NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Queens Borough President Helen Marshall and over twenty legislators headed by NYS Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver along with Congressman Gary Ackerman and dozens of automotive executives, area dealers and edu ... Continue reading
Zetsche To Continue Leading Mercedes Car Group
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 7, 2005 at 8:55 AM CST In an article published yesterday, Forbes is reporting that Dieter Zetsche, incoming head of Daimler Chrysler AG, will remain in charge of the Mercedes Car Group, at least until Mercedes is back on track. When asked by the Bild am Sonntoag newspaper how ... Continue reading
Toyota Hits Milestone of Ten Million Engines Produced in North America
Company's Investment in Powertrain Operations Tops $2 Billion ERLANGER, Ky., Nov. 7 -- Toyota announced today that its four engines plants in North America have reached the ten million mark in engine production. Toyota also operates three casting plants to support the company's powertrain operations. The milestone was ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2005--On Aug. 18, 2005, North Carolina Gov. Michael F. Easley signed the landmark ATV safety bill, SB 189, which was sponsored by Sen. William R. Purcell. ... Continue reading
AutoZone / Kenny Wallace Texas Post-Race Report
Please find the AutoZone / Kenny Wallace Texas post-race report attached. ... Continue reading
Correction: 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car point standings
2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series FUNNY CAR FINAL POINT STANDINGS: 1. Gary Scelzi, 1516 2. Ron Capps, 1508 3. John Force, 1484 4. Eric Medlen, 1411 5. ... Continue reading
KEATON EARNS INAUGURAL POWERade FAN NATIONALS VICTORY
Contacts: Anthony Vestal Susan McDermott Melissa Layton NHRA The Coca-Cola Company Weber Shandwick 626/250-2425 404/216-4340 314/552-6785 - (o) 314/914-1397 - (c) EVAN KEATON DRIVES HOME A VICTORY TO BE CROWNED INAUGURAL POWERADE FAN NATIONALS SERIES CHAMPION Evan Keaton, 16-years old from Kettering, OH, Took to the Wh ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: RESULTS AUTO CLUB NHRA FINALS POMONA SUNDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 SCELZI AND HINES WIN POWERADE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES Schumacher, Pedregon, Coughlin and Schnitz are winners at Auto Club NHRA Finals POMONA, Calif. – Gary Scelzi and Andrew Hines clinched POWERade world championship season titles Sunday at the ... Continue reading
AMERCO Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
RENO, Nev., Nov. 7 -- AMERCO , the parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Republic Western Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, today reported net earnings available to common shareholders for its second quarter ending September 30, 2005 of $65.9 million or $3.16 per share, co ... Continue reading
American Racing Capital Retains OTC Financial Network for Comprehensive Investor Relations Campaign
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev., Nov. 7 -- American Racing Capital , an organization specializing in professional motor sports, announced today that it has retained OTC Financial Network, a division of National Financial Communications Corporation, for a comprehensive investor relations campaign. OTC Financial Network President Geof ... Continue reading
Eaton Names Mark McGuire Vice President and General Counsel
CLEVELAND--Nov. 7, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today that Mark M. McGuire has been named vice president and general counsel. He replaces J. Robert Horst, who is retiring November 30 after 31 years with the company. McGuire is joining Eaton from International Paper Company, wher ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Nov. 7, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced it has been named one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Orange County as recognized by Deloitte & Touche LLP in its prestigious Technology Fast 50 Progr ... Continue reading
Modern Engineering Opens Engineering Center in Shanghai, China
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Nov. 7, 2005--Modern Engineering, Inc. has opened an engineering center in PuDong, Shanghai - home to the world's busiest port and one of the fastest growing economic, commercial, financial and automotive centers of the People's Republic of China. The center is located on the 25th floor of the L ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors to Pay Regular Divided, Declares Special Dividend
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced its board of directors declared a special dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock. As announced in April 2005, Spartan will also pay its second regular cash dividend of $0.11 per share, for total dividend payments of $0.26 in 2005. The Charlotte, Mich ... Continue reading
WorldNow Promotes Doug Campbell to SVP, General Manager of WNCARS
NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- WorldNow, the leading provider of Internet technology, revenue and content solutions for media companies, today announced that Doug Campbell has been promoted to SVP, General Manager of the Automotive Classifieds Product, WorldNow Cars(R), a market specific, flexible and customizable local automotiv ... Continue reading
Nearly 90 Percent of Americans Fail to Name Presidents on Mount Rushmore National Memorial
* Almost one-third of those surveyed did not know that four presidents are featured on Mount Rushmore National Memorial * The Jeep Commander in History contest reinforces teaching U.S. history to America's youth with essay questions about the commanders in chief featured on Mount Rushmore National Memorial * Grand priz ... Continue reading
Percentage of Americans With Low-Cost Auto Loans Surges While Burden of Car Loans Eases
AGAWAM, Mass., Nov. 7 -- With many Americans buying cars with employee-discount and other steep incentives in recent months, the percentage of those with car loans and leases costing less than $300 a month jumped sharply to 45%, up from 32% last year, according to the Cambridge Consumer Credit Index. The percentage of ... Continue reading
SEMA 2005 Awards the iWay(TM) 350c ``Best New Mobile Electronics Entertainment Product for 2006''
TULSA, Okla.--Nov. 7, 2005--Lowrance Electronics, Inc. today announced that its new, compact, cordless iWay(TM) 350c Multimedia Automotive GPS Color Portable Automotive GPS won the "Best New Mobile Electronics Entertainment Product for 2006" at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) 2005 Show in Las Vegas, N ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7 -- In a national study of children in motor vehicle crashes, researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia report that traumatic stress can occur without injury. Looking at a wide range of crashes reported to State Farm Insurance Companies(R), researchers found that while most children did ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Electric Power Steering Contract For Ford Escape Platform
First time Delphi EPS program for Ford to include Escape, Escape Hybrid and Mazda Tribute applications TROY, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Delphi Corporation previously announced it had secured new North American electric power steering business and today confirms this business is with Ford Motor Company. (Logo: http://www.newscom. ... Continue reading
Orbital Signs New Contracts for DI-4 Stroke and 2-Stroke Engines
PERTH, Australia, Nov. 7 -- Orbital Corporation Limited is pleased to announce two significant contracts for its fuel injection technology in both 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine applications. The contracts relate to Orbital's spark ignited combustion technology for heavy fuels, which are kerosene based fuels such as dies ... Continue reading
Popular Science Names Top Tech Innovations of 2005
12 Grand Award Winners Take Top Honors in the 18th Annual Best of What's New Awards NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- Every year, the editors of Popular Science magazine review thousands of new products and technologies in pursuit of 100 breakthroughs that merit the magazine's highest honor, the Best of What's New award. Appearing i ... Continue reading
Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
-- Every year, nearly six thousand teenagers die from motor vehicle crashes. Yet despite educational efforts, that number has not changed in a decade. To find out why, the Allstate Foundation conducted research to explore teen's attitudes about driving safety. Peter Zollo of Teenage Research Unlimited discusses the stu ... Continue reading
Subaru Parent To Cut 5% of Work Force
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2005; Reuters reported that Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. plans to cut 5 percent of its work force, or 700 employees, by next March in an effort to turn itself around, the Nihon Keizai business daily reported on Monday. The maker of the Subaru brand, which has about 14,000 workers, will launch its fi ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show ends with 1.51 million visitors
TOKYO November 7, 2005; Japan Today reported that the 39th Tokyo Motor Show ended its 17-day run Sunday with 1,512,100 visitors, slightly above the organizer's estimate of 1.5 million. Some 240 automakers and component suppliers from 13 countries and one region presented their products at the Makuhari Messe convention ... Continue reading
Worldwide Demand For Toyota Cars Equals Increased Capital Spending
Nov. 7, 2005; Kae Inoue writing for Bloomberg reported that Toyota Motor Corp., the world's biggest carmaker by value, said it will boost capital spending by 12 percent to a record 1.4 trillion yen ($11.9 billion) from its May forecast, to increase production in Japan and abroad. ``There is more demand for our vehicles ... Continue reading
Nissan Participates at 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 6, 2005) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) will participate at the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), which is taking place at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, from Sunday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 10. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY CARRIER and MARK CARRIER -- OWNERS NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES FRAM AIRHOG TOP FUEL DRAGSTER CORY McCLENATHAN -- DRIVER WES CERNY – CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bells ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Mexico City Report - Sunday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING’S GLOCK FINISHES IN THE TOP FIVE AS THE TOP ROOKIE FOR THE SIXTH TIME THIS SEASON IN MEXICO CITY MEXICO CITY, Mexico (November 6, 2005) – Rocketsports Racing came ver ... Continue reading
Capps takes second in NHRA Funny Car championship
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 3-6, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TAKES SECOND IN NHRA FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP POMO ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Pomona Wrap Up: KJ is Too Good in the Pomona Semifinals
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ is Too Good in the Pomona Semifinals Event: 41st Annual Auto Club of Southern California Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, November 6, 2005 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA After qualifying third for the Auto Club of Southern Califo ... Continue reading
Stevens closes the book on 2005 NHRA Pro Stock season with quarterfinal finish
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 23 of 23 AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS Pomona (Calif.) Raceway Nov. 3-6, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS CLOSES THE BOOK ON 2005 NHRA PRO STOCK SEASON ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SCELZI WINS POWERADE FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SCELZI EARNS POWERADE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN FUNNY CAR POMONA, Calif. - Gary Scelzi won the POWERade world championship title in Funny Car Sunday at Pomona Raceway by eight points over teammate Ron Capps and in the process became the second driver in NHRA history to earn championships in both nitro categories. Sce ... Continue reading
Reader Response To Delphi Executive Severance Ruling
CLICK4 DELPHI STORY From David F. It is my opinion that what Delphi refers to as management is the exact opposite. It was this group of greedy, shortsighted and brain damaged non managers who have placed Delphi in it's precarious and ruinous situation. To reward incompetence with bonuses and severance, is outrageous an ... Continue reading
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