AUTORAMA - Motor City's Hot Rod and Custom Car Extravaganza
AUTORAMA IN DETROIT<br> By Steve Purdy<br> TheAutoChannel Detroit Bureau<p> We are truly blessed here in Michigan. Not only do we have the most important new car show in the country, The North American International Auto Show, and one of the most prestigious classic car shows in the world, the Meadow Brook Concours d&# ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Produces One Millionth Vehicle
Spartanburg, S.C. – March 7, 2006: BMW Manufacturing Co., has manufactured its one millionth car, 12 years after the first car rolled off the production line. The millionth vehicle, which came off the line on February 28, 2006, is a Z4 M Roadster in Interlagos Blue with a Champagne Leather individual interior, a ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--March 7, 2006--Navistar International Corporation announced today that it has accepted and paid for an aggregate principal amount of $275.654 million of its outstanding $393 million in aggregate principal amount of 9 3/8 percent senior notes due 2006 and $234.374 million of its outstanding $250 milli ... Continue reading
Alcoa Expands Alumar Smelter in Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil
NEW YORK & SAO LUIS, Brazil--March 7, 2006--Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda announced today that construction on the expansion of its Alumar smelter in Sao Luis, Maranhao, Brazil, has been completed and start-up of full production has begun. The expansion will add 63,000 mtpy of aluminum, bringing total capacity the ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Announces Completion of Equity Offering
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 7 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today the completion of its previously announced public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock, including 6,616,928 shares sold by the Company and 383,072 shares sold by certain directors and officers. The Company received ... Continue reading
The Original Pocket Rocket - All Grown Up Just Like Me By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The year was 1983. I was a young man. Well, relatively young anyway. The Volkswagen Rabbit was becoming as popular as its antecedent Beetle and being copied by everyone. Unlike the quirky Beetle the Rabbit was modern ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Exclusive Distributor in Germany KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG
MINNEAPOLIS--March 7, 2006--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced that effective March 1, 2006 KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG has become Polaris' exclusive distributor in Germany for Polaris All Terrain Vehicles, Quadricycles, Snowmobiles and Polaris RANGER(TM) vehicles. "KTM has established a dedicated sales force to manage ... Continue reading
Diesels Poised For American Comeback?
By Mike Thomas, FCN Driven by fuel economy needs and the development of clean diesel technology, new life is being breathed into the possibility of diesel powertrains making a comeback in America's light-duty vehicles. At the North American International Auto Show in early January, at least five major automakers announ ... Continue reading
AIADA Announces Resignation of President Marianne McInerney
Alexandria, VA (March 7, 2006): Don Hicks, Chairman of AIADA, today announced that Marianne McInerney, President of AIADA, has resigned from the organization effective Monday. “Yesterday, I regretfully accepted the resignation of Marianne McInerney, who has led our organization through what many of us consider to ... Continue reading
Geely Exec Headlines Elite Panel Discussing Next Chapter in Growth of China's Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 7 -- The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) welcomes four notable international auto industry experts at its "Up Close & Personal" networking breakfast on Wednesday, March 15. The program is titled: "China -- After the Gold Rush: The Auto Industry's New Frontier." * JOHN HARMER -- Vice Preside ... Continue reading
Capital Dream Cars Announces Exotic Car Rental Service for D.C. Area
MCLEAN, Va., March 7 -- Do you ever dream of driving a Ferrari, but can't afford one? Is there a special occasion coming up -- like a wedding, birthday or corporate event -- that you would love to celebrate behind the wheel of a dream car? Washington, D.C.-area car lovers now have a chance to live their dreams. Capital ... Continue reading
***PHOTO ATTACHED ********NEWS RELEASE******** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, Marketing Director - Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum (260) 925-1444 ext.30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ---------------------------- The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum r ... Continue reading
Tour to Raise Consciousness of Youth on Importance of Financial Literacy in Response to Growing Debt in America NEW YORK, March 7 -- The press asked last year, "Can Russell Simmons make debt consolidation hot?" The answer, a resounding yes. Following the tremendous success and positive feedback of the 2005 "Get Your Mo ... Continue reading
- Students Receive Survival Kits and Bicycles Donated by Honda and Acura at Motivational Rally - WHAT: More than 80 local middle and high school students from Students Run L.A. (SRLA) and Youth Educational Sports - Police Activities League (YES-PAL), who have been training for the L.A. Marathon presented by Honda and t ... Continue reading
Former Columbia, Cumberland County Employers Sentenced for Workers' Compensation Violations
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 7 -- Former business owners in Columbia and Cumberland counties have been ordered to pay more than $113,840 in fines and restitution for failing to maintain workers' compensation coverage on employees. The Department of Labor & Industry's Bureau of Workers' Compensation compliance unit today said ... Continue reading
Honeywell's Spectra(R) Fiber Helps Make Prosthetic Limbs More Comfortable and Durable
Comfort Products Incorporates High-Performance Material Into Knitted Products to Achieve Unmatched Strength and Resiliency MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 7 -- Honeywell announced today its Spectra(R) fiber is being used to make prosthetic limbs more comfortable and last longer. Comfort Products, the first U.S. provider of kni ... Continue reading
Paragon Technologies Awarded a $575,000 Contract From the Nation's Leading Drug Store Chain
EASTON, Pa., March 7 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:PTG) , a leading supplier of "smart" material handling systems and "software-driven" warehouse and distribution center solutions, announced today that its SI Systems' Order Fulfillment brand received an order totaling $575,000 to upgrade and enhance an existing S ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E For Immediate Release Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing, 860-399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Link to press release: http://www.pinionsoftware.com/Pinion-Software-NDES-PDP-release.pdf Pinion Software Debuts Desktop Packager v3.0 for Engineering Data Protection at the Nati ... Continue reading
STaSIS Engineering to Campaign Three Audis in 2006 SCCA SPEED Touring Car
For Immediate Release Release Courtesy of STaSIS Engineering STaSIS Engineering to Campaign Three Audis in 2006 SCCA SPEED Touring Car SONOMA, Calif. (March 7, 2006) - STaSIS Engineering has announced that it will campaign three Audi A4 racecars for all 10 rounds of the 2006 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Tourin ... Continue reading
Total Parts Plus Releases Data Center on CMP Media Electronics Group Sites
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., March 7 -- Total Parts Plus (TPP), a leading provider of obsolescence and environmental compliance solutions, today announced the release of the Total Parts Plus Data Center on three of CMP Media's Electronics Group Web sites. The Data Center gives quick and affordable part information such as ... Continue reading
Toyota Stages Texas Debut of All-New Tundra Full-Size Pickup
AUSTIN, Texas, March 7 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new next-generation Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press preview today at the Austin Convention Center. The Tundra was first introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model. Since then, it has won numerous awards and has been recognized for its v ... Continue reading
Visteon / Halla to Start Production in Turkey
GEBZE, Turkey, March 7 -- Visteon Corporation has launched production of automotive climate control components and systems in Turkey, continuing to diversify its manufacturing presence in Europe's growing automotive market. The new facility is operated by Visteon's Korean affiliate Halla Climate Control Corporation (HC ... Continue reading
Visteon to Participate in Citigroup's 19th Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 7 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive systems and technology, will participate in Citigroup's 19th Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, beginning at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET. President and Chief Operati ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--March 7, 2006--GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of GlobalAutoInsights. GlobalAutoInsights, powered by RWD Technologies Inc., provides automotive industry executives worldwide instant access to global experti ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Consolidates Passenger Vehicle Operations for Latin America and the Caribbean
* DaimlerChrysler Latina to be based in Mexico City * Organization will assume responsibility for Sales, Marketing and After Sales of passenger vehicles for both Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz Car Group * Management of Latin America and the Caribbean Region consolidated in one central DaimlerChrysler location, bringi ... Continue reading
NHRA Funny Car champ Gary Scelzi press notes
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net GARY SCELZI PRESS NOTES: FRESNO, Calif. (March 7, 2006) - Here are a few news items which might be of interest to the media on the off-track activities of the ... Continue reading
Mindy's Minute - Busch Series in Mexico
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MINUTE Busch Series in Mexico Moorpark, Calif. - (March 7, 2006) The NASCAR Busch Series made its second visit to t ... Continue reading
Motor Adventure Destinations Included in TomTom Go
SAN FRANCISCO & CONCORD, Mass.--March 7, 2006--MAD (Motor Adventure Destinations) Maps, Inc., producers of regional and national scenic back road maps that feature full-color landscape relief imaging of local elevations for easy navigation, mileage markers, fuel stops, recommended road side eateries, lodging and other ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Names Kenneth A. Hiltz Chief Financial Officer
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 7 -- Dana Corporation announced today that Kenneth A. Hiltz has been named Chief Financial Officer for the company. Mr. Hiltz will report to Dana Chairman and CEO Mike Burns in this role with direct responsibility for leading the advancement of Dana's global financial organization. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
Ansoft Corporation Stock Split
PITTSBURGH--March 7, 2006--Ansoft Corporation ("Ansoft") , announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend subject to the Company's stockholders voting in favor of a proposal to increase the authorized common stock of the Company by 25 million shares to 50 ... Continue reading
Green Star Products and Russian Railways
CHULA VISTA, Calif.--March 7, 2006--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) and NRG Resources, Inc. (OTC:NRRI) announced today that the Department of Capital Development of the Russian Railways approved full-scale diesel engine testing of TVT 24-7 based on the positive results obtained on laboratory testing. The Russian S ... Continue reading
CORALVILLE, Iowa--March 7, 2006--Heartland Express, Inc. announced that on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, John P. Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer, and Michael Gerdin, Vice President of Regional Operations will present at the 2006 Raymond James 27th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida at 7:30 a.m.( ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--March 7, 2006--ExxonMobil continues to celebrate the 80-year legacy of its Mobil Delvac heavy duty engine oils by offering its loyal customers the chance to win millions of dollars through the "Mobil Delvac-World Series of Poker Promotion." From April 1 through June 15, 2006, specially marked one-gallon b ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 7 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted a new Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) February sales record of 9,319 units, up 2 percent from February 2005 totals and advancing 10 percent from January 2006 results. Year-to-date sales totaled a record 17,764 units, 3 percent ... Continue reading
Fuel Advantage Magazine Launched
FORT ATKINSON, Wis.--March 7, 2006--Cygnus Business Media, a leading diversified business-to-business media company, announced today it will launch Fuel Advantage magazine. The publication is designed to help private and government fleets and commercial vehicle operators of all stripes to get more out of their fuel exp ... Continue reading
Consolidated Biofuels Gains Investment
DALLAS--March 7, 2006--Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (OTC:CSBF), an alternative fuel company, announced today that it has received an initial $220,000 from a private placement of the Company's common stock. This first round of financing will provide the Company with operating expenses and other monies needed to finalize ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--March 7, 2006--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2005 of $15,647,000, or $2.01 per share (diluted), compared with net income of $13,304,000, or $1.71 per share (diluted), in the prior year. For the three months ended December 31, 2005, net inco ... Continue reading
--AAA and Parents Magazine: WHAT: To help busy families find great family-friendly vehicles at the right price, AAA and Parents magazine have teamed up for a fifth year to announce the list of "Best Cars for Families," featured in the April issue of Parents, (on newsstands March 14 - April 11). The list includes 15 veh ... Continue reading
Fitch has downgraded its ratings on AutoNation
NEW YORK--March 7, 2006--Fitch has downgraded its ratings on AutoNation, Inc. (AutoNation) as follows: -- Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'; -- $600 million bank credit facility to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'; -- Senior unsecured notes to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'. Fitch also expects to rate AutoNation's new senior unsecu ... Continue reading
Intelligent Direct Marketing - Chrysler
ROCKLIN, Calif.--March 7, 2006--Intelligent Direct Marketing, Inc.(TM) (IDM) the leader in direct mail for the automotive industry, announced today that it has been selected as a vendor on Chrysler Group's MarketCenter and Marketing Planner. Over 3,900 Chrysler Group dealers will gain access to IDM's direct mail promot ... Continue reading
2006 Bahrain Grand Prix - Preview
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses. Operations Centre Brackley 7 March 2006 2006 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX, SAKHIR, 10-11-12 MARCH PREVIEW The Honda Racing F1 Team makes its racing debut as a Honda works team this weekend as the Kingdom of Bahrain hosts the curtain-raiser to the 2006 FIA Formula One World Champion ... Continue reading
The Volvo Group Annual Report Released
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 7, 2006--Today, Tuesday, March 7, AB Volvo has published its Annual Report for 2005. The Report is available on Volvo's website, www.volvo.com. March 7, 2006 The Volvo Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and ind ... Continue reading
Aluminum Surpasses Iron as Second Most Used Automotive Material Worldwide
Automakers increasingly turn to aluminum to improve fuel economy, safety and driving performance - Aluminum is second behind steel as the most used automotive material - In North America, the aluminum content in passenger cars and trucks averages 319 lbs - Aluminum's cost/benefit value proposition continues to improve ... Continue reading
Webasto Joins With Vaillant To Develop Fuel Cells
Automotive Component Supplier Partners With Heating Technology Manufacturer to Build Fuel Cells for Cars and Stationary Applications MUNICH, Germany and REMSCHEID, Germany, March 7 -- European heating technology manufacturers Vaillant Group and global automotive supplier Webasto have entered into an agreement in which ... Continue reading
Volvo Visits Its Roots with Second Generation 2007 S80
By Michelle KrebsAIADA Contributing Editor GENEVA, Switzerland – Volvo recently unveiled its second-generation, flagship S80 sedan, the North American success of which is particularly important to the Swedish automaker. North America is the S80’s largest market. Volvo anticipates 50,000 sales of the new S80 ... Continue reading
China's Beiqi Foton Motor Company and Cummins Inc Explore Joint Venture
BEIJING--March 7, 2006--Cummins Inc. and China's Beiqi Foton Motor Company (Beiqi Foton) today announced they have signed a feasibility study plan for the formation of a 50/50 joint venture company to produce two types of light-duty diesel engines for use primarily in the commercial market. Beijing Foton Cummins Engine ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it intends to commence an offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 9% senior notes due 2008 in an aggregate principal amount of $323.5 million. In connection with the offer, holders of the n ... Continue reading
WhereNet Expands European Presence; Strong Demand for Active RFID Solutions Fuels Momentum
ANTWERP, Belgium, March 7 -- - Replication and Expansion of WhereNet Applications at BMW and New Deployments at Large European Logistics Hubs Drove Strong Growth in 2005 WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that it significantly expanded its Europ ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Adds New Partners for 2006 Season
NayKid Racing Adds New Partners for 2006 Season Puyallup, Wash., March 7, 2006 - NayKid Racing Managing Director Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) and team owner Scotty B. White (Puyallup, Wash.) have announced the addition of several new marketing and technical partners for the 2006 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Touring One ... Continue reading
"Shared Interest" Honors Chrysler Group Senior Vice President
NEW YORK, March 7 -- Frank Fountain, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President -- External Affairs and Public Policy, has been honored by Shared Interest for his dedication to fostering economic development and for supporting AIDS/HIV health initiatives in Africa. Shared Interest is a leading New York based international or ... Continue reading
2006 International ANSYS Conference Features a World of Simulation
CAE Solutions Leader Brings Together Product Innovators in May 2006 SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., March 7 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the 2006 International ANSYS Conference. A must-attend event for executives, manag ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it intends to commence a cash tender offer to purchase up to 50 million shares of its common stock at a price per share of $23. The number of shares proposed to be purchased in the offer represents approxima ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Corporation Announces Appointment of Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
OAK BROOK, Ill., March 7 -- Federal Signal Corporation Federal Signal Corporation announced the appointment of Paul Box, 52, to the position of vice president and chief procurement officer, effective Monday, March 13, 2006. Box joins Federal Signal from Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. where he served as group vice president of ... Continue reading
GOLD RIVER, Calif., March 7 -- Roy Hecteman, Vice President at Integres Global Logistics, a technology and expedited logistics company, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the Airforwarders Association. The Airforwarders Association serves as the voice of the air forwarding industry and is an alliance ... Continue reading
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. to Present at the 7th Annual B. Riley Investor Conference
LOS ANGELES, March 7 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") announced today that its Chairman, President and CEO, Selwyn Joffe and CFO, Mervyn McCulloch will present at the 7th Annual B. Riley Investor Conference at 11:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, March 16, 2006. The conference is being held at The Venetian Resort Hotel ... Continue reading
WhereNet Expands European Presence; Strong Demand for Active RFID Solutions Fuels Momentum
Replication and Expansion of WhereNet Applications at BMW and New Deployments at Large European Logistics Hubs Drove Strong Growth in 2005 SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 7 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that it significantly expanded its Euro ... Continue reading
Spicer ChassisT Announces Grand Prize Winner of Spring Into Summer Promotion
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Ken Myers Heather Tamol Affinia Under Vehicle Group Wray Ward Laseter (815) 759-7668 (704) 926-1326 ken.myers@affiniagroup.com htamol@wwlcreative.com Spicer Chassis(tm) Announces Grand Prize Winner of Spring Into Summer Promotion Winners Earn Cabela's Gift Certificates Valued From $100 to $2,500 M ... Continue reading
Performance World - This Weekend
Performance World Custom Car & Truck Show Starts Friday! What: The hardcore show for car enthusiasts Where: International Centre (6900 Airport Road) When: March 10-12, 2006 Admission: Adults $18.00; Youth (6 to 12) $5.00; and Children (under 5) free when accompanied by an adult. Tuesday, March 7, 2006 (Toronto) - Perfo ... Continue reading
Visteon / Halla to Start Production in Turkey
GEBZE, Turkey, March 7 -- Visteon Corporation has launched production of automotive climate control components and systems in Turkey, continuing to diversify its manufacturing presence in Europe's growing automotive market. The new facility is operated by Visteon's Korean affiliate Halla Climate Control Corporation (HC ... Continue reading
Delphi Remanufactured Engine Control Modules and Powertrain Control Modules Now Available
TROY, Mich., March 7 -- Delphi, a major supplier of ECM/PCM units to OEMs around the world, recently announced a new line of remanufactured Engine Control Modules (ECMs) and Powertrain Control Modules (PCMs) for the independent aftermarket, building upon more than 25 years of global remanufacturing experience supportin ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Results
PERRIS, Calif., March 7 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced preliminary, unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Net sales grew to $106.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, up 5% from $101.9 million in the fo ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Automotive Awards
SAN DIEGO--March 7, 2006--Strategic Vision's surveying of the automotive market has revealed those key vehicles that from year to year are leaders however stringently they are tested. Among 2005 vehicles five models stood above the rest, leading their segments in all three major Strategic Vision awards. They were the B ... Continue reading
Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Delivers New Response Unit
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--March 7, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), today announced that it has delivered a new Response Unit to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. According to this agency, North Carolina leads the nation in the growing number of clandestine meth lab ... Continue reading
BARTOW, Fla.--March 7, 2006--American Commerce Solutions, Inc.'s (OTCBB:AACS) wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. (http://www.chariot-trailer.com), today offered an update from Daytona Bike Week. Chariot General Manager, Ken McCleave, stated: "Daytona Bike Week is an exciting event to attend as ... Continue reading
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--March 7, 2006-- Exclusive Access to InstallerNet's InstallCard Program Enables KVH to Support Automotive Satellite TV Sales and Installation through New Channels, including Catalog and Online Retailers KVH Industries, Inc., today announced that it has entered into an agreement with InstallerNet, a div ... Continue reading
Fleet Management Solution to Provide Service Assurance Controls
RICHARDSON, Texas--March 7, 2006-- Leading Web-based Fleet Management Solution to Provide Service Assurance Controls to Elite Group of Plumbing and HVAC Service and Repair Contractors Remote Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB:REDI), a leading provider of mobile resource management solutions for commercial fleets, announced today th ... Continue reading
Compete, Inc Consults With Subaru Advertising
BOSTON--March 7, 2006--Compete, Inc. today announced that Subaru of America, Inc. has selected Compete to provide advertising and incentive effectiveness, as well as vehicle cross-shop intelligence to manage day-to-day tactical decision-making in support of its U.S. sales growth plans. "Compete provides us with fast, r ... Continue reading
Smith System Driver Training, Partners with SAMBA FleetWatch
ARLINGTON, Texas--March 7, 2006--Smith System, the leader in professional driver training, today announced a partnership with SAMBA FleetWatch, an automated driver record monitoring service based in Albuquerque, N. M. The partnership provides fleet managers with a comprehensive system to identify at-risk drivers and to ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Corporation at the Piper Jaffray Financial Services Conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio--March 7, 2006--State Auto Financial Corporation today announced that it will be a presenting company at the Piper Jaffray Financial Services Conference, to be held March 20-21, 2006, at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Treasurer and CFO Steven Johnston will present an update on State Auto Fin ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--March 7, 2006--dbaDIRECT, the pioneer and leader in data infrastructure as a managed service, announced today the addition of 14 new customer wins in four months, that's more than three new customers per month. The significance of this measure of success illustrates the growing trend as more and more compan ... Continue reading
Main Library For Next-generation Energy-storage
PITTSBURGH--March 7, 2006-- Companies collaborate to create a model library of ultracapacitor components for next-generation energy-storage systems for automotive, industrial and aerospace applications Maxwell Technologies Inc. and Ansoft Corporation today announced that they will develop a model library of Maxwell Tec ... Continue reading
2006 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--March 7, 2006--CDW Corporation a leading provider of technology products to business, government and education, today announced it is taking its reputation for technology and high-speed delivery to the racetrack. CDW will be the primary sponsor of the No. 9 CDW/RuSPORT car driven by Justin Wilson in ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--March 7, 2006--ASV, Inc. announced today it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 the morning of Wednesday, March 8, 2006. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results for 9:00 ... Continue reading
Accton Technology VG2211i Wireless Personal Gateway
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--March 7, 2006--D2 Technologies, Inc. announces that its vPort VoIP software powers the new Accton Technology VG2211i Wireless Personal Gateway, the first truly portable WiFi router, with an integrated VoIP Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA). Accton's gateway is the first of its kind to be based on so ... Continue reading
Volvo Group's Three Truck Companies Sales Decreased 6%
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 7, 2006--Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's three truck companies decreased 6% in January this year, compared with the year-earlier period. Deliveries from Mack rose 18%, while deliveries from Renault Trucks were up 3%. Deliveries from Volvo Trucks decreased 21% during the period ... Continue reading
Media Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday, March 7, 8:30 a.m., at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit WHO: Martha Brooks, Chief Operating Officer, Novelis Inc. Misha Riveros-Jacobson, President of Advanced Transportation Systems, Alcoa WHAT: 1) Release of new data confirming worldwide automotive aluminum growth 2) Rele ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive(R), Kelley Blue Book Release the 2006 AutoVIBES Ethnicity Series of Reports
Studies Reveal Vehicle Shopping Preferences Among African, Asian and Hispanic Americans IRVINE, Calif., March 7 -- The AutoVIBES Ethnicity series of reports now are available from online vehicle market research leaders Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research, providing significant insight into the ... Continue reading
AutoZone / Kenny Wallace MEXICO Post-Race Report
Please find the AutoZone / Kenny Wallace MEXICO post-race report text below. You can also access the document in its entirety, along with high-res images and up to the minute information, at _www.ppcracing.com/media_ (http://www.ppcracing.com/media) . Thanks! Kenny Wallace / #22 AutoZone Ford Fusion Mexico Post-Race Re ... Continue reading
Lexus.com Lanza Primer Sitio Web de Autos de Lujo en Español
TORRANCE, Calif., 6 de marzo /PR Newswire/ -- Lexus anunció que su sitio Web, considerado por J.D. Power and Associates como el más útil para los que buscan comprar un auto nuevo, ha lanzado el sitio en idioma español lexus.com/español. Se trata del primer sitio Web en español creado por una marca de automóviles ... Continue reading
Nuevos nombramientos en el equipo administrativo de GKN Sinter Metals
REDDITCH, Inglaterra, March 6 -- Thomas Roethig ha sido elegido vicepresidente de ventas y marketing de GKN Sinter Metals, mientras que Rich McCorry ha sido elegido director de operaciones para Norteamérica, según Andy Reynolds Smith, director general y presidente de la compañía. Habiendo desempeñado anteriormente ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWSMAKERS: March 6, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT! * NHRA TEAM OWNER FORREST LUCAS: Lucas Oil Products, a California-based motorsports industry leader with strong ties to Indiana, has won the naming rights for the new Indiana stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Beginning with the 2008 season ... Continue reading
Veteran Soloists Excel at Tire Rack SCCA San Diego National Tour
For Immediate Release Veteran Soloists Excel at Tire Rack(r) SCCA San Diego National Tour TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2006) - Though San Diego was the first Tire Rack(r) SCCA Solo National Tour event west of the Mississippi River of 2006, and second overall, more than a couple veteran competitors appeared to be in midseason ... Continue reading
Fel-Pro "The Gaskets Professionals Trust(TM),"
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--March 7, 2006--Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS multi-layer steel performance head gaskets, which claimed 18 wins and 19 pole-position starts in the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, are now available in 41 designs covering dozens of popular performance engine platforms from Chrysler, Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, M ... Continue reading
AutobyTel's CarTV Provides Cablevision Product
IRVINE, Calif.--March 7, 2006--Autobytel Inc. today announced that its CarTV video programming division has been chosen to provide on demand vehicle videos for Cablevision Systems Corp.'s Optimum Autos(SM) interactive car shopping channel, available to Cablevision's more than 2 million iO digital cable subscribers thro ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Offer Up to $900 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 7 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it intends to offer up to $900 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes. AutoNation intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with bank financing and existing cash, to pur ... Continue reading
Klein and Camara Prep for 2006 Pro Series
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading
GMAC Sale On GM Board's Dance Card
DETROIT March 6, 2006; Dee Anne Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s board met for the first time Monday with new member Jerome York, an adviser to investor Kirk Kerkorian and an outspoken critic of the company's turnaround efforts. In its one-day meeting, the board was expected to consider GM ... Continue reading
After Historic Rolex 24 Victory, Lexus Prepares For Mexico City Grand AM
March 6 2006 - Torrance, CA - After registering an historic first victory at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Lexus Daytona Prototype program heads into Round Two of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series on a wave of momentum as the series travels to Mexico City and Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, March 2-4. While the R ... Continue reading
Ford Re-Affirms Its Commitment To Vehicle Manufacturing In Germany
Innovative Cost-saving Agreement promises Improved Competitiveness COLOGNE, March 6, 2006 – The management and central works council of Ford-Werke GmbH (Ford of Germany) have signed an agreement securing vehicle assembly in the Cologne and Saarlouis plants for the next five years. Under the terms of the agreement ... Continue reading
PC power for the Eos; Volkswagen displays study at the CeBIT
Wolfsburg/Hanover, 06 March 2006 - At the CeBIT exhibition starting 9 March 2006, Volkswagen will be presenting a study on the Eos, in which tomorrow's multimedia and communication functions can be seen today. The Eos study, which was created in collaboration with Microsoft, will be on display at the Microsoft stand in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: The latest computer models for climate control
Virtual driver tests climatic comfort in wind and weather Stuttgart - March 7, 2006: Mercedes engineers are using an innovative process to optimise the climatic comfort of car occupants. With the aid of computer simulations, they send new models on virtual test drives and calculate the air and temperature distribution ... Continue reading
Air News Brief: EPA Hearings Seek Public Comment on Proposed Particulate Matter Standards
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Monday, March 6, 2006) *EPA Hearings Seek Public Comment on Proposed Particulate Matter Standards *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov* * EPA will hold three one-day heari ... Continue reading
OAK BROOK, Ill., and MONTERREY, NL, Mexico, March 6 -- United Plastics Group, Inc. (UPG) today inaugurated its second Monterrey, Mexico facility in response to a dramatic rise in demand by Fortune 100, tier one automotive and consumer product customers for full-service custom manufacturing. The quality of production at ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Four-wheel Motor Sport Sponsorship for 2006
TOKYO, March 6 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its four- wheel motor sports sponsorship plan for the 2006 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams in motor sports including Formula 1 and World Rally Championship. "We participate in the sponsorship of motor sports to improve our name recognition and corporate i ... Continue reading
GKN Sinter Metals' Key Management Appointments
REDDITCH, England, February 24 -- Thomas Roethig has been appointed senior vice president of sales and marketing at GKN Sinter Metals and Rich McCorry has been named president of North American Operations, according to Andy Reynolds Smith, the company's president and CEO. Formerly vice president for global sales, Roeth ... Continue reading
Indirect Auto Lending Made Faster, More Efficient With APPRO DealerTrack(TM) eContracting Interface
ORLANDO, Fla., March 6 -- Equifax today announced at the Consumer Bankers Association's National Automobile Finance Conference & Tradeshow, the successful integration of the APPRO DealerTrack eContracting interface to streamline the indirect auto lending process for financial institutions and credit unions such as San ... Continue reading
LORD Corporation Agrees to Purchase Business Line of Henkel
CARY, N.C., March 6 -- LORD Corporation -- a global developer and manufacturer of products and technologies that provide superior adhesion and bonding, control motion and minimize the effects of shock and vibration -- has signed a definitive agreement with Henkel KGaA of Duesseldorf, Germany to purchase certain assets ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Reports Increased Sales for 2005
Despite difficult market conditions, year-over-year sales increase 2.6% MORGAN HILL, Calif., March 6 -- The Coast Distribution System (AMEX:CRV) today reported its sales increased 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2005 compared with the same period of last year, driven by the introduction of a new portable and stand ... Continue reading
Flextronics to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Results
SINGAPORE, March 6 -- Flextronics today announced that it will report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 results on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The conference call, hosted by Flextronics' senior management, will be held at 1:30 p.m. PDT to discuss the financial results of the Company and its future outlook. This call wi ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Achieves SAS-70 Certification for Effective Data Management
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 6 -- Plexus Systems LLC, a provider of the first true on demand manufacturing performance system and creator of Plexus Online, has achieved a valued certification, known as Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS-70) Type II. Publicly held companies are required by the Securities and Exch ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at the Raymond James Investors Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 6 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that several company executives will present at the Raymond James 27th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at 1:40 PM on March 6, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. The presentation will be w ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Corporation Announces Appointment of President, Safety Products Group
OAK BROOK, Ill., March 6 -- Federal Signal Corporation -- Federal Signal Corporation announced the appointment of David R. McConnaughey, 49, as president, Safety Products Group, effective immediately. He succeeds Stephen Buck who is leaving the business to pursue other opportunities. McConnaughey joins Federal Signal f ... Continue reading
LG Motorsports Announces Three-Car Corvette Effort For 2006 SCCA SPEED GT
For Immediate Release Release Courtesy of LG Motorsports LG Motorsports Announces Three-Car Corvette Effort For 2006 SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT DALLAS, Texas (March 6, 2006) -- LG Motorsports announced today that it will increase its commitment to the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship with a thre ... Continue reading
CARS THE MOVIE from Disney and Pixar; VIDEO ENHANCED
TACH Auto Central – March 7, 2006: Get ready for another wonderful animated film from Walt Disney and Pixar, the dynamic partnership responsible for Toy Story (1995), A Bug's Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003) and The Incredibles (2004). This time the project is CARS, obvi ... Continue reading
WHO/WHAT Join Jim Press, president and COO of Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., and Toby Hynes, president of Gulf States Toyota, as they unveil the all-new next- generation Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference. The completely redesigned 2007 Tundra will be bigger, more powerful and will offer new body and engine ... Continue reading
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