2008 Chicago Auto Show: New Factory Customized Ford Edge Debuts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Chicago Auto Show marks the debut for the 2009 Ford Edge Sport, providing a factory-quality, customized model to Americaâs best-selling crossover. The Edge Sport features standard 20- or optional 22-inch wheels, low-profile tires, exterior modifications and interior enhancements, lending it a dynamic look and feel ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai's i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Revealed - VIDEO ENHANCED
Concept reveals third-generation fuel cell technology Chicago, 02/06/2008 Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), debuted in North America at the 100th edition of the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed at Hyundaiâs Design and Technical Center in Chiba, J ... Continue reading
RACE BROADCASTING (MOORESVILLE, NC.) - DALE JR. "SHIFTING GEARS" TO DEBUT TOMORROW ON ESPN2
The first episode of Dale Earnhardt Jr.âs new television series Dale Jr. â Shifting Gears is scheduled to air tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal, corporate and competitive ramifications involved with the five-time NASCAR Most Popular Drive ... Continue reading
RACING ADVERTISING (DAYTONA, FLA.) - FOX SELLS OUT DAYTONA 500 ...
Fox has sold out its Sunday, Feb. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - K&N TO SPONSOR RICKY STENHOUSE JR. IN HIS ARCA DEBUT
Roush Fenway Racing announced today that K&N will be the primary sponsor of the No. 99 Ford Fusion driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Daytona International Speedway. This Saturdayâs race marks Stenhouseâs ARCA debut and first race in a stockcar and the Olive Branch, Miss. native i ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show - Volkswagen Expands Minivan Portfolio - PRESS CONFERENCE VIDEO
CHICAGO - February 7, 2008: On Wednesday, during the Chicago Auto Show's first of two Media Days, Volkswagen unveiled the Routan, a seven-passenger minivan. Volkswagen indicates the vehicle is inspired by European style and comes standard with a 3.8L V6 engine that offers 197 horsepower. The Routan also features two 9 ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--The deep-throated roar of a big bore diesel engine wrapped in a sleek chrome grill announced the arrival today of the worldâs most innovative big-rig truck. Navistar International Corp. (Other OTC: NAVZ) unveiled its International® brandâs new flagship product, the visually stunning and technologi ... Continue reading
Sun-Times News Group Launches SearchChicago-Autos
CHICAGO--With the opening of the Chicago Auto Show, the Sun-Times News Group announced today the launch of SearchChicago-Autos every Thursday throughout the groupâs 58 paid-circulation newspaper titles, complementing its successful and growing online counterpart, www.SearchChicago.com/autos. SearchChicago-Autos, w ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - LAGASSE GETS ACQUAINTED WITH NEW TEAM, OUTLOOK FOR 2008 SEASON
For Scott Lagasse, Jr., a family connection provided the vital link to his new home at JTG Racing. That would be his father, Scott Lagasse, Sr. JTG Racing team owner Tad Geschickter had Scott, Sr. run a 1998 Busch Series event at Myrtle Beach Speedway and the two have remained in touch ever since. For the past two year ... Continue reading
Clanton has accumulated five top-10 finishes in his 18 series starts. The No. 09 team will be bringing chassis RK-30 to Daytona. This chassis last raced at Talladega in 2007, where Travis Kvapil started fifth and finished 26th after being involved in an accident. Clanton is gearing up for his first full-season of NASCA ... Continue reading
Darnell has accumulated one win, one pole, seven top-five and 20 top-10 finishes in his 51 series starts. The No. 99 team will be bringing chassis RK-31 to Daytona. This chassis last raced at Talladega, where Darnell started third and finished 29th after being involved in an accident. Darnell's Northern Tool + Equipmen ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show : Porsche Unveils Cayenne GTS - VIDEO ENHANCED
--Photo Caption:PORSCHE SUV UNVEILED â Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, introduced the 2008 Cayenne GTS to over 300 journalists at a media breakfast prior to the opening of the Chicago Auto Show. The new GTS features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 and a lowered air suspension with Porsche Acti ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (TALLADEGA, ALA.) - 3rd Annual Alabama Speedweek Takes The Green Flag On April 18th
Officials from Talladega Superspeedway and Barber Motorsports Park are preparing for the green flag to wave on the third annual Alabama Speedweek, April 18 - 27. Speedweek begins with Barber Motorsports Park hosting the AMA Honda Superbike Classic, April 18 - 20, and ends with the Aaronâs Dream Weekend at Talladeg ... Continue reading
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder At-A-Glance
Downloads ascii February 4, 2008 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is the "attainable exotic" that combines exciting design and performance with a high-tech convertible top and excellent value. For 2009, Mitsubishi restyled the Spyder's front and rear bumper fascias, and the GT model also gets three s ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (COULSDON, SURREY) - AUTO ITALIA NOW TO BE PUBLISHED BY CHPUBLICATIONS
Leading Italian car magazine, 'Auto Italia', has moved and is now published by CHPublications Ltd. The change of ownership occurred earlier this month and CHP will be publishing issue 142, on sale 28 February. CHP already publishes '911 & Porsche World', 'Japanese Performance', 'Ultra VW', 'Performance Tuner' and 'Amer ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Eric McClure/Hefty brand Chevrolet Impala SS Notes
McClure Honors Laura Chichester During Speedweeks Eric McClure will run a special decal on the C-post of his No. 37 Hefty® brand Chevrolet during Speedweeks honoring Laura Chichester, who passed away on December 20, 2007. Chichester, who was close friends with Ericâs sister Emily, worked in the NASCAR industry ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is showcasing the new 2009 Mitsubishi Galant midsize sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, along with exciting new performance models for 2008 and 2009, and the daring Concept-RA sports coupe. The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant introduces expressive new styling, desirab ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Hamlin's Shootout History
Denny Hamlin's racing career will likely forever be linked with his surprise Budweiser Shootout win in 2006. Having qualified for the event by capturing the pole at Phoenix (11/05) in only his sixth career Cup start, Hamlin's participation in the Shootout as a true Cup rookie was rare and his chances of winning the pre ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - FreeCreditReport.com Partners with Yates Racing in 2008
FYates Racing announced today that Experian Consumer DirectSM, the leading provider of online direct-to-consumer credit reports, scores, and monitoring products, will sponsor the No. 38 entry for seven races at the beginning of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Yates Racing driver, David Gilliland, will pilot t ... Continue reading
RACING VENUES (SPARTA, KY.) - PEPSIAMERICAS NAMED OFFICIAL SOFT DRINK PARTNER OF KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY
Kentucky Speedway announces that PepsiAmericas, Inc. will serve as the official soft drink sponsor for the Speedwayâs 2008 season, which begins May 10 with the ARCA RE/MAX Series âDrive Smart. Buckle Up Kentucky 150.â âPepsiAmericas is active on every level of our sport, from the championship teams ... Continue reading
After a roller coaster off season, the Harker-Conway A/Fuel Dragster team are set to make a fresh season start at this weekends CarQuest Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals opening event at Pomona Raceway across February 7-10. For 24 year old Australian dragster driver, Kate Harker, this will be the start of her second yea ... Continue reading
ARCA (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Win-Tron Racing Ready To Soar In Daytona
A new driver is in the seat, but the same great Win-Tron Racing (formerly Country Joe Racing) crew is back for another year of ARCA competition, but as the team steers towards Saturdayâs 45th annual ARCA 200 at Daytona, Win-Tron Racing has plenty to be looking forward to after the team literally dominated ARCA RE/ ... Continue reading
Saab Sells Shares in Spin-off Companies
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Saab (STO:SAABB) is selling part of its shares in five early stage spin-off companies; Efield AB, Minesto AB, MX Composites AB, Saab Vidingsjö and WRAP International AB to Verdane Capital to a purchase-sum of SEK 46m. The profit amounts to approximately SEK 39m of which SEK 33m ha ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 7 -- Pre-owned performance software pioneer First Look (http://www.driveyournumbers.com/) by INCISENT Technologies, today announced three new unique J.D. Power Market Tools that integrate J.D. Power - Power Information Network (PIN) data into the First Look suite of tools. The J.D. Power Market Tools incl ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results of Operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 7 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2007 fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $50 million or $0.27 per share on revenue of $4.2 billion, compared to year-ago fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $74 million or $0 ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Car to Return After 100 Years
ZAP Alias(TM) to Carry Revived Detroit Electric Brand JINHUA, China and SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 7 -- In a joint announcement, US electric car pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) and China Youngman Automotive Group announced today they are reviving the 100- year-old electric car brand Detroit Electric for their automoti ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Enters Into Standstill Agreement with O'Reilly Automotive
PHOENIX--CSK Auto Corporation today announced that it has entered in a Standstill Agreement with O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. to share non-public information relating to CSK Autoâs business as a part of the CSK Board of Directors' ongoing review of strategic alternatives. âOur Board is currently exploring altern ... Continue reading
Solar Utility Vehicle (SUV) to be a Hot Commodity at Florida State Fair
BP to Present SUV to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services What: BP America presentation of the keys to a Solar Utility Vehicle to Charles Bronson, Commissioner, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for use at the Forestry Education Center (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
kbb.com Traffic to Audi R8 New-Vehicle Information Spikes During Super Bowl
Football Fans Flock to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com for Information on Audi's New R8 Following Ad Debut IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7 -- Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com (http://www.kbb.com/), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today reports major increases in Web traffic to the new-vehicle information pages o ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered RC Car From Corgi International Wins 2008 ToyAward
NUREMBERG, Germany, February 7 -- Corgi International (NASDAQ GM: CRGI), one of the leading listed toy manufacturers worldwide, today announced that its H2Go hydrogen-powered RC car has won the 2008 ToyAward in the Electronics & Technology category. A total of 24 products in eight categories were nominated for the inno ... Continue reading
CVS Samaritan Van Program Celebrates 30 Years of Helping Motorists on the Nation's Highways
- The program, sponsored by CVS/pharmacy, provides free roadside assistance in 9 major markets - WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 6 -- If you have ever been stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire, a dead battery, or other vehicular emergency, you are probably familiar with the feeling of relief that comes when help arriv ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Volkswagen Unveils the New Routan Van - VIDEO ENHANCED
CHICAGO - February 7, 2008: Volkswagen unveiled its new minivan yesterday, the Routan, at the Chicago Auto Show, running Feb. 6-17, just weeks after the premiere of the new Passat CC at the NAIAS 2008. The Routan is a seven-seater that is more than five meters in length. The vehicle comes standard with a 3.8L V6, offer ... Continue reading
2008 CADILLAC CTS V6 DI PERFORMANCE SEDAN A Real Contender in the Sport Sedan Class By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Cadillac has not really been âThe Standard of the Worldâ for a few generations. Some dismal efforts in the 80s to downsize cheapened and made tawdry this formerly honored luxury ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Chooses e:CLS for its After Sales Information Management
GÜTERSLOH, Germany, February 6 -- - empolis and arvato services Continue to Affirm Their Leadership in the Automotive Market Bentley Motors, the prestige automaker that is part of the VW group, today announced that the empolis Content Lifecycle Suite (e:CLS) has been selected as the platform for the new Bentley author ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Illinois State Toll Highway Authority's $766MM Bonds 2008 Series A 'AAA/F1+'
NEW YORK & CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of 'AAA/F1+' to the $766,200,000 The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, toll highway variable rate senior refunding revenue bonds, 2008 series A consisting of $383,100,000 2008 series A-1 Bonds and $383,100,000 2008 series A-2 Bonds. The long-term 'AAA' rating assi ... Continue reading
JACK ROUSH 2008 APPEARANCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
For Immediate Release JACK ROUSH 2008 APPEARANCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED LIVONIA, Mich. (February 6, 2008) - Jack Roush, one of the most famous names in motorsports, has released his 2008 appearance schedule. Fans and owners of ROUSH* Performance products will have an opportunity to meet Roush and get a photo or autograph a ... Continue reading
PR-NHRA-Kate Harker gets set to make season start with a fresh new look on her TAD
KDH Racing media relations For Immediate Release February 6, 2008 Contact: Kate Harker / KDH Racing Email: <mailto:kate@harkermotorsport.com> kate@harkermotorsport.com Kate Harker gets set to make season start in Pomona with a fresh new look on her Top Alcohol Dragster Pomona, CA - After a roller coaster off season, th ... Continue reading
Quantum Receives Order to Expand Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle Fleet for U.S. Army
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it received an order for four additional Ford Escape Hydrogen Hybrid vehicles for the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). The contract will be administered by Aerospace Enginee ... Continue reading
@utoRevenue creates new product, @utoAlert, which will help dealers obtain early return lease vehicles, and initiate even more new car sales. AutoRevenue to integrate with AutoAlert Combined product will effortlessly earn dealerships more money LEE, Mass., Feb. 5, 2008 - @utoRevenueT, the automotive industry's leading ... Continue reading
Win-Tron Racing Ready To Soar In Daytona
Win-Tron Racing Ready To Soar In Daytona “Minnesota Based Team Looking To Send Casola To First Career ARCA Victory�?? DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (February 7, 2008) - - A new driver is in the seat, but the same great Win-Tron Racing (formerly Country Joe Racing) crew is back for another year of ARCA competition, ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--A new study by Edmunds.com, shows that owning a vehicle in California or Hawaii costs $10,000 more than it does in New Hampshire over a five-year period. This study employs data from Edmunds.comâs True Cost to OwnSM tool, which projects model-specific, regional average vehicle ownership costs ... Continue reading
AWEA statement on Senate stimulus bill vote -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: February 6, 2008 Christine Real de Azua (202) 383-2508 AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON SENATE FAILURE TO OVERCOME ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL FILIBUSTER The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement by AWEA Executive Director Randall Swisher: " ... Continue reading
- Ford Work Solutions is a collection of affordable technologies - including four industry-first features - that will provide Ford customers connectivity, flexibility and security to better run key aspects of their business - from their Ford Truck, even on the job site. - Ford Work Solutions will be available this fall ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Daimler Financial Services Americas is supporting the retail sales launch of the smart fortwo in the United States with a comprehensive package of finance and insurance products for consumers and dealers. Daimler Financial is providing inventory financing for smart USA Distributor LLC ... Continue reading
Garmin Delivers Navigation for Ford Commercial Vehicles
OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 6 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that its navigation technology will be available in Ford's new 2009 F-150, F-Series Super Duty pickups, and commercial E-Series vans, designed to make business owners more productive and successful. The relationship was announced ... Continue reading
Littelfuse Reports Fourth Quarter Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Littelfuse, Inc. today reported sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and full year of 2007. Fourth Quarter Highlights Sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $134.9 million, an increase of $7.1 million or 6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2006, reflecting growth in all three business segmen ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Magnum D’Or Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: MDOR) (Magnum) announces the signing and closing of a 5 year, $12,500,000.00 ($2,500,000.00 annually) contract, with National Sales & Supply (NSS, LLC) for rubber nuggets, effective immediately. Magnum, under this new agreement, will sell and supply NSS, LLC ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and 2007 Fiscal Year-End Profits
COBURG, Ore., Feb. 6 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO) Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $292.1 m ... Continue reading
Purpose-Built: Ford Transit Connect Delivers Unique Compact Versatility for American Business
- Purpose-built for small business owners, the Ford Transit Connect is a versatile compact van that offers a fuel-efficient alternative to full- size commercial vans. - Transit Connect, debuting at the Chicago Auto Show, is another example of how Ford is leveraging its global product lineup. Transit Connect is designed ... Continue reading
Scania Year-End Report January – December 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Scania AB (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): - Scania reports record earnings, volume and cash flow - Demand for Scania’s products remains high - Service-related sales rose by 11 percent, reflecting very high activity among Scania’s customers - Long delivery times despite increase in producti ... Continue reading
Solera Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Second Quarter Revenue of $132.1 Million, up 13.6%; Second Quarter EPS of $0.17, up $0.73; Company Raising Guidance SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6 -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services for the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today reported results for the second quarter of ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--China America Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CAAH) announced today that WallStreet Research has released an analyst research report covering the Company's shares with a speculative buy recommendation with a potential twelve month price target of $0.25 per share. The complete report on China America Holdin ... Continue reading
Wright Express Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Financial Results
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express Corporation , a leading provider of payment processing and information management services to the U.S. commercial and government fleet industry, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2007 in ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Hyundai Motor America took the wraps off its Elantra Touring five-door compact at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show today. Making its United States debut, the all-new 2009 Elantra Touring is a sportier, more functional variant of Hyundai's popular Elantra sedan, and is slated to hit dealerships by the end o ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Sonata's New Touch-Screen Display Enhances XM Radio Listening Experience
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- XM, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio, announced today that 2009 Hyundai Sonata buyers will experience an enhanced XM radio listening experience through the vehicles available color, touch-screen navigation display. The Sonata's navigation display, unveiled today at the 2008 Chicago Au ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on February 13, 2008
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its fourth quarter 2007 and annual financial results after market close on February 13, 2008. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin ... Continue reading
Archetype Joint LLC Hires Loerch as Executive Vice President
ORION, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Archetype Joint LLC announced today it has hired Nancy A. Loerch as executive vice president, according to president David D. Archer. Loerch will be responsible for developing the company's business opportunities in the automotive, defense, aerospace, truck and heavy equipment industries. "Nancy ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and 2007 financial results before the market opens on February 21, 2008. Senior management, including Charles R. Oglesby, President and CEO, ... Continue reading
Autobase Announces Polk Lead Scoring Integration
INDIANAPOLIS--Autobase, Inc., the leading marketing and sales CRM provider for car dealers nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, today announced the integration of R. L. Polk & Co.’s Polk Lead Scoring with the Autobase Internet Lead Management tool. The agreement enables Autobase to provide its customers ... Continue reading
AutoRevenue to Integrate with AutoAlert
Combined product will effortlessly earn dealerships more money LEE, Mass., Feb. 6 -- @utoRevenue(TM), the automotive industry's leading multi-channel communications company and a division of Dominion Enterprises, and AutoAlert(TM), an automotive sales and marketing company, announced today that the two are integrating ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82002) has announced the addition of High Performance Substrates For Automotive Applications 2006-2012 to their offering. With the increasing electronic content of the average vehicle and the exacting future requirements, substrates are a ... Continue reading
Boise Prepares for the Arrival of World-Class Athletes
BOISE, Idaho--For the last several months, a small but exceptionally dedicated group of individuals have been working feverishly in a refurbished car dealership. They have been pulling together sponsors, securing venues, attending community functions, holding their own red-carpet gala and producing advertising. All of ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Firestone Teen Video Contest Promotes Safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC,(BFNT) is asking America’s teens to help promote auto safety. The company today launched the second annual 2008 Safety Scholars Video Contest, which includes a chance for young filmmakers to have their auto safety videos broadcast as public service anno ... Continue reading
Carfax Vehicle History Reports Available on Yahoo! Autos
CENTREVILLE, Va.--Carfax today announced an agreement with Yahoo! Inc. to integrate access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports on Yahoo! Autos’ Web pages (http://autos.yahoo.com). Now, used car shoppers on Yahoo! Autos are never more than a mouse click away from Carfax. Consumers can quickly obtain Carfax Vehicle Histo ... Continue reading
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today reported revenues of $178.5 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Operating income for the fourth quarter was $4.7 million and a net loss was reported for the quarter of $3.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. Fully-diluted earnings pe ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group to Present at BB&T's Annual Transportation Services Conference
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , a leading supplier of fully integrated system solutions for the global commercial vehicle market, today announced that Mervin Dunn, president and chief executive officer, and Chad M. Utrup, chief financial officer, will participate in the BB&T 23rd Annual Tra ... Continue reading
Dana Appoints Robert H. Marcin Chief Administrative Officer
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that Robert H. Marcin has joined the company as Chief Administrative Officer. In this capacity, Marcin will take on leadership responsibility for human resources, corporate communications, government relations, and labor relations. (Logo: http://www.newsc ... Continue reading
Digital Imaging Resources Announces Completion of Acquisition of Boomerang Systems, Inc.
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 6 -- Digital Imaging Systems, Inc., ("Digital" or the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: DGIR) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Boomerang Systems, Inc. Boomerang is engaged in the design, development, and initial marketing of automated racking and retrieval s ... Continue reading
Emergent Systems Awarded Dassault Systemes CAA Adopter Partnership
DEARBORN, Mich.--Emergent Systems announced today that it has been awarded partnership in the Dassault Systemes CAA V5 Adopter Program. The agreement between Emergent Systems and Dassault enables Emergent to distribute its ‘Knowledge Connector’ software, which bridges Emergent’s E2ks and Dassault’s Catia V5. Th ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Appoints Christopher Belden as Independent Board Member
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced today it has appointed Christopher P. Belden to its Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2008. Mr. Belden was most recently Group Vice President of Global Operations for Applied Materials, Inc., a global leader in nanomanufacturing t ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul’s FP Diesel® Brand Offers New Catalog Covering Komatsu Engines
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation’s FP Diesel® brand has issued a new engine parts catalog featuring more than 600 new part numbers for Komatsu engines. The new catalog (No.CA0085) also includes coverage of five additional, high-volume Komatsu engine platforms. FP Diesel is Federal-Mogul’s brand of prem ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's FP Diesel(R) Brand Offers New Catalog Covering Komatsu Engines
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul's FP Diesel(R) Brand Offers New Catalog Covering Komatsu Engines Date: 2/6/2008 10:30:01 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
First Advantage Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Earnings Conference Call
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 6 -- First Advantage Corporation , a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, today announced that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. EST. The call, conducted by Anand Nallathambi, president and chief executive officer, and John Lamson, ... Continue reading
Gramercy Insurance Company Launches Trucking Liability Program
ATLANTA and DALLAS, Feb. 6 -- Gramercy Insurance Company (GIC), a leading global property and casualty insurer, today announced the expansion of its Commercial Auto division with the addition of truck liability insurance. GIC now provides a single source solution for those customers seeking physical damage, cargo and l ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Forges $3 Million Partnership with Inventek
STAMFORD, Conn.--Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GETG), a manufacturer and marketer of environmentally friendly consumer products, today entered into a strategic relationship with Inventek Colloidal Cleaners, LLC, a Philadelphia-based developer of bio-based colloidal formularies and products, to manufactur ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 6 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , today announced Mr. James R. Gober, Chairman, President and CEO will speak at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference in New York on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. (ET). A live webcast will be available at http://ir.ipacc.com/ . A ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Green Media Enterprises (GME) today unveiled an initial speakers list for the upcoming Green West show scheduled May 20-22, 2008 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. “It is an honor to feature such a revered group of industry leaders and experts at Green West, especially in our inaugural year,” said D ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 6 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today announced plans to webcast its presentation at the 25th Annual Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference in Miami Beach. The presentation will take place Tuesday, February 12 from 8:50 am to 9:35 am ET. The URL for the presentation is: http://cc.talkpoint.com/ ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Automotive Analyst Conference Presentation
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 6 -- Johnson Controls will webcast its management presentation at the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. The webcast begins at 2:45 p.m. Eastern time. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) To access the listen-only a ... Continue reading
New Site to Build Robust Online Community by Simplifying Automotive Buying and Selling for Dealers while Leveraging Internet Technology DETROIT, Feb. 6 -- Larry White, 20+ year veteran of the Michigan automotive industry and Jeff Stanislow, Southeast Michigan-based innovator in Internet marketing, today announced the l ... Continue reading
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index - January 2008
The January 2008 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index numbers and commentary will be posted on the link below at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, February 7. You can access the Index by visiting www.manheimconsulting.com <http://www.manheimconsulting.com/> and clicking the "Used Vehicle Value Index" link. ________ ... Continue reading
MultiVu Video Feed: MotorWeek to Announce 2008 'Best of the Year' Drivers' Choice Award Winner
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- SATELLITE FEEDS: Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 Thursday, February 7th, 2008 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET Galaxy 26 Galaxy 26 Transponder 11 Transponder 11 C-band C-band Downlink Freq: 3920 Vertical Downlink Freq: 3920 Vertical NEWS: Consumer-Driven Awards Also Recognize "The Best" In ... Continue reading
MultiVu Video Feed: World Premier of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 at the Chicago Auto Show
SATELLITE FEEDS: Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM ET Galaxy 26 Transponder 7 C-Band Downlink Freq: 3840 Vertical Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM ET Galaxy 26 Transponder 7 C-Band Downlink Freq: 3840 Vertical Thursday, February 7th, 2008 3:00 AM - 3:15 AM ET Galaxy 26 Transponder 7 C-Band ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenue and Operating Income
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today reported record revenue and operating income for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Fourth quarter revenue rose 53% over the same period in 2006 to $276.4 mi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--A new government report says New York City’s newer hybrid-powered buses cost 40 percent less to maintain and 24 percent less to operate than earlier-generation hybrids. Those buses, the second-generation Orion VII from Daimler Buses North America, are powered by BAE Systems’ HybriDrive® diesel-electric p ... Continue reading
News Release (HQ): Virginia Joins Federal Clean Energy Program
News for Release: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Virginia** Joins Federal Clean Energy Program *Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov* * (Washington, D.C. - Feb. 6, 2008) This week Virginia joined 15 other states as part of EPA's Clean Energy-Environment State Partn ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full-year financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (866) 254-5942 International, please cal ... Continue reading
Philips Lumileds Awarded Automotive Lighting ``Best Supplier of the Year'' 2007
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Automotive Lighting, a leading German exterior automotive lighting manufacturer, has recognized four companies for their outstanding contribution to automotive lighting in 2007. Philips Lumileds, the world’s leading supplier of high power LEDs, received the supplier Innovation award thanks to their ... Continue reading
Phire Branding Company Named Marketing and Branding Partner for Saleen
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 6 -- Phire Branding Company, a full- service design, advertising, and brand consultancy firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, has been named Marketing and Branding Partner by Saleen. Phire Branding first began working with Saleen in late 2007. Headquartered in Troy, MI, Saleen creates high performance ... Continue reading
Press Release: Payless Car Sales Opens Three New Florida Dealerships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Information Contact: George Newman 727-323-0943 Ext. 812 <http://www.PaylessCarSales.com> www.PaylessCarSales.com Payless Car Sales Opens Three New Florida Dealerships Saint Petersburg, FL - February 6, 2008 Payless Car Sales, Inc. announced today the recent openings of three new franchised de ... Continue reading
Proliance International, Inc.’s Southaven Facility Received Some Damage from Severe Storms
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today reported that its Southaven, Mississippi distribution facility received some damage from a series of severe storms and tornadoes yesterday evening. Charley Johnson, President and CEO of Proliance, commented, “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone ... Continue reading
Republic Creates Cold-Finished Bar Products Division; Names Mike Eberth General Manager
Republic's vision is to expand value-added processing capabilities and services. FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Republic Engineered Products, Inc., North America's largest producer of special bar quality (SBQ) steel, today announced the creation of its new Cold-Finished Bar Products Division. The company named Michael Ebert ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82006) has announced the addition of "Bluetooth in the Car" to their offering. The report provides an all-encompassing survey and analysis of in-vehicle Bluetooth technology in a three-part report package which highlights the opportunitie ... Continue reading
RouteOne and MenuVantage to Streamline The F&I Process
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6 -- RouteOne LLC announced today integration with MenuVantage that will allow all 22,000 RouteOne dealers nationwide free access to MenuVantage's Provider Exchange Network (PEN), which streamlines the F&I process by providing direct integration to more than 50 providers. PEN enables membe ... Continue reading
Scania Increases Credit Facility to EUR 1,000 M
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Scania AB (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) has signed an increased and adjusted EUR 1,000 m. revolving credit facility that will be used for general company purposes. The facility replaces the EUR 500 m. credit facility signed in July 2004. The final maturity date is 31 January 2013, with a two- ... Continue reading
SmartEdge by GMAC Adds Insurance to Curriculum
Free financial literacy program expands scope with tips on insurance SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6 -- GMAC Financial Services is expanding the focus of its free financial literacy program, SmartEdge by GMAC, to include consumer-friendly tips on insurance-related products and services. The new component adds to its existing aut ... Continue reading
SpeedInfo Sensors to Help Seattle-area Commuters By Providing Up-to-the-Minute Traffic Information
SAN JOSE, Calif.--SpeedInfo Inc., provider of the most accurate and lowest cost solution for directly measuring traffic flow, announced today the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has deployed SpeedInfo’s solar-powered Doppler radar sensors along Interstate 5 between DuPont and Fort Lewis. The sen ... Continue reading
Telit to Unveil Four New M2M Modules, Updated Product Portfolio at Mobile World Congress
BARCELONA, Spain--Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., the US-based m2m mobile technology arm of Telit Communications (AIM:TCM), is presenting a wide range of new and updated modules at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (3GSM). Telit will introduce the new WA100-DUAL, a Wi-Fi accessory to the GE863-PRO3, as well as the ... Continue reading
The Eastern Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--The Eastern Company (AMEX-EML) today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of eight cents ($0.08) per share, payable March 14, 2008, to common stock shareholders of record as of February 22, 2008. This dividend represents the Company’s 270th consecutive quarterly dividend. ... Continue reading
Tony Dorsett, Carfax Team up to Help San Francisco Kids in Need
SAN FRANCISCO--On Sunday, Feb. 10, NFL Hall-of-Famer Tony Dorsett and Carfax are huddling up in San Francisco to raise funds for Larkin Street Youth Services. Mr. Dorsett will be at The Moscone Center with Carfax from 1pm – 3pm. The event takes place in conjunction with the 91st Annual National Auto Dealers Associati ... Continue reading
USW Applauds Preliminary Antidumping Duties Placed on Off-The-Road Tire Imports From China
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) welcomed today's preliminary decision to impose antidumping duties on new pneumatic off-the-road (OTR) tire imports from China announced by the U.S. Commerce Department. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO ) "Today's ... Continue reading
vAuto's Industry-First Technology Measures Used-Car Days Supply
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Chicago-based vAuto is unveiling breakthrough, web-based technology that provides automotive dealerships for the first time with accurate supply, demand and pricing data on virtually any type of used vehicle in their market. Fueled by the auto industry's only "live" view of the entire used-car retail ... Continue reading
vAuto’s Industry-First Technology Measures Used-Car Days Supply
CHICAGO--Chicago-based vAuto is unveiling breakthrough, web-based technology that provides automotive dealerships for the first time with accurate supply, demand and pricing data on virtually any type of used vehicle in their market. Fueled by the auto industry’s only “live” view of the entire used-car retail mar ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Financial Results Feb. 14
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 6, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will release its fourth-quarter and full- year 2007 financial results at 7 a.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 14, via PR Newswire. At 9 a.m. EST, a conference call is scheduled ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Registration Deadline Nears
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Registration Deadline Nears AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Feb. 6, 2008) - Volkswagen of America, Inc. urges young amateur drivers to complete their full application for the Jetta TDI Cup series by Friday, February 29, when the registration pe ... Continue reading
VP Gables, LLC Takes Legal Action Against the Cobalt Group, Inc.
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 6 -- VP Gables, LLC (formerly known as VinPlus, LLC), a previous provider of data management solutions, today announced that it has filed a complaint against The Cobalt Group, Inc., a provider of automotive marketing services headquartered in Seattle, Washington. VP Gables is seeking damages fr ... Continue reading
World's Longest Transoceanic Bridge Coated With Huntsman Hardener
Sprayable, High-Adhesion Primer and Mid-Coat on China's Hangzhou Bay Bridge Cures Rapidly In Seawater THE WOODLANDS, Tex., Feb. 6 -- Huntsman Corporation today announced that its Aradur(R) 450 hardener has been selected for use in another of the world's most challenging coatings applications: to coat the concrete piers ... Continue reading
2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU Moving Upmarket and Upscale By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Reviewers have not been coy about praising the new Malibu. Camry, Accord and the other mid-size sedan contenders are overdue for some serious competition from GM, particularly mainstream Chevy. We got a hint of what was c ... Continue reading
--Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: WHAT: Peter Schwarzenbauer, President of Porsche Cars North America, will unveil the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS at a breakfast before the public opening of the Chicago Auto Show. Schwarzenbauer will demonstrate how an SUV can be fun to drive and earn a high performance rating in additi ... Continue reading
The 23rd annual International Automotive Festival of Paris, which is currently being held at the French capital's Hôtel des Invalides (February 7-10, 2008), saw Renault Laguna Estate pick up the top prizes in both the 2007 'Most Beautiful Car of the Year' and 'Most Beautiful Interior of the Year' categories. ... Continue reading
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