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[IMMEDIATE RELEASE] HUBINETTE STARS IN NEW MO-POD.COM VIDEO PODCAST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2006 TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Darren Jacobs J.R. Thompson Company (248) 553-4556 djacobs@jrthompson.com HUBINETTE STARS IN NEW MO-POD.COM VIDEO PODCAST Center Line, Mich. — You don’t need to go to the track to see the jaw-dropping moves of drifting superstar and Team Mopar driver Samuel Hub ... Continue reading
INTERSPORT SEEKS MORE LE MANS GLORY
Le Mans news release and photos attached. Photos 1 and 3 should be credited to David Legangneux, and Photo 2 should be credited to John Brooks. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Media Luncheon in San Francisco, June 22
Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Press Conference You are invited to the Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series press conference/luncheon on Thursday, June 22, at McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant in picturesque Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. This event is hosted by the Sonoma County Touri ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. to Present at Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--June 7, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") plans to make a presentation at the Credit Suisse Consumer and Retail Conference in New York City, New York on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. eastern time. The slides for the presentation will be available Wednesday, June 14, 2006, throu ... Continue reading
UAW Constitutional Convention June 12-15 at MGM Grand Convention Center, Las Vegas
The 34th UAW Constitutional Convention will be Monday, June 12, through Thursday, June 15, at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Approximately 1,300 delegates elected at the local union level will meet to debate and adopt resolutions on public policy and union issues. The convention opens at 10 a.m. (Pa ... Continue reading
Omnex and AIAG Announce Global Training Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Glenn Bugala Omnex 734.761.4940 gbugala@omnex.com Omnex and AIAG Announce Global Training Partnership ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 7, 2006 - Omnex, Inc. and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced today the formation of a global training partnership offering Lean/Six Sigma trai ... Continue reading
SEAMO Announces 2006 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
DETROIT, June 7 -- The fifth annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced this afternoon during a ceremony at the Auto Interiors Show. Organized by the South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO), the awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile indus ... Continue reading
Michigan Lawmakers Repeal Motorcycle Helmet Law; AAA Michigan Says Only a Veto Will Stop More Deaths
DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- State lawmakers today (June 7) repealed Michigan's 37-year-old mandatory motorcycle helmet law, a decision that will result in at least 22 additional fatalities each year, as well as 742 additional injuries and $140 million in added economic costs to Michigan citizens, according to a 2004 Mic ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Safety Systems to Help Mitigate Vehicle Rollovers and Protect Occupants
LIVONIA, Mich., June 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. -- the global leader in automotive safety systems -- is accelerating the integration of advanced active and passive safety technologies to help drivers mitigate vehicle rollovers and protect passengers in the event a rollover occurs. These technologies are particu ... Continue reading
Ceres and Noble Foundation Establish Collaboration for Switchgrass and Other New Energy Crops
Initial Programs to Focus on Development of High-Yield Switchgrass Varieties for Fuel Ethanol THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., and ARDMORE, Okla., June 7 -- Ceres, Inc. and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. today announced a broad, long-term collaboration for the development and commercialization of new, advanced biomass ... Continue reading
The Mercedes Car Group's Worldwide Sales Rise 17% In May
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 7, 2006 at 9:20 AM CST Pop open the bubbly and light up the Cohibas 'cause the Mercedes Car Group had one hell of a May. In total, worldwide sales of the Mercedes Car Group were up 17% with 112,700 units sold, compared to 96,700 units in May of 2005. For the first five months of ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Museum Awarded BBB Charity Seal
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE & PHOTO - 6/7/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director June 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Museum gets the Better Business Bureau's Charity Seal of Approval AUBURN - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum today announced that it received the Better Business ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Times to Launch 'Throttle Jockey' Column on June 7
Biweekly Column Will Review Full Range of Motorcycles, Putting Them to the Test on Southern California's Toughest Terrain LOS ANGELES, June 7 -- The Los Angeles Times today launched "Throttle Jockey," a new biweekly column reviewing the full range of motorcycles -- from sport and touring bikes to cruisers and choppers ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Presenting Sponsorship for the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 7, 2006--Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. today announced its three-year presenting sponsorship agreement with General Racing Ltd. for the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at Laguna Seca. Beginning with the August 18-20, 2006 event, Toyota will utilize its sponsorship to showcase its near ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales Records for May 2006
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--June 7, 2006--Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted a record May with Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) sales rising 28 percent to 10,176 units. Year-to-date sales also increased 14 percent to 50,539 units, establishing the company's best year-to-date sales ever. Helping to boo ... Continue reading
The Art Institute of California-Orange County Commissioned by Toyota
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 7 -- Toyota is sponsoring a unique opportunity for students to develop and implement a campaign to market the all-new Yaris. Students at the Art Institute of California-Orange County are one of ten groups from select Art Institutes nationwide who are challenged with marketing the Yaris to its ta ... Continue reading
China Auto Worldwide, Inc Sues Alternative Fuel Company AFV Solutions
LAS VEGAS--June 7, 2006--China Auto Worldwide, Inc, a subsidiary of Xtreme Technologies and Media Group, Inc., files lawsuit against AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), an alternative fuel vehicle solution provider and contractual partner of China Auto Worldwide, Inc., for issues resulting out of China Auto Worldwide, In ... Continue reading
Unlimited Hydroplanes Cover Football Field in Less Than One Second At More Than 200 MPH with 3,000 HP Engines DETROIT, June 7 -- On the heels of Super Bowl XL and last year's Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the heat is on in July with the 2006 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup Race. The Detroit River ... Continue reading
Unlimited Hydroplane Boats Cover Football Field in Less Than One Second at More Than 200 MPH with 3,000 HP Engines DETROIT, June 7 -- Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Chrysler Jeep Superstores Association President Jim Schebil announce the "2006 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup" unlimited hydroplane ra ... Continue reading
AIAG Metrology Standard Enables Seamless Data Exchange
New Standard Could Save Auto Industry Millions of Dollars and Slash OEM Product Development Times DETROIT, June 7 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is developing a metrology standard that enables the seamless exchange of quality measurement information between disparate and proprietary gages and reporting ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--June 7, 2006--Richmond D. McKinnish, Chief Executive Officer and President of Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL) will be presenting at the KeyBanc Capital Markets 2006 Industrial & Automotive Conference today at the Boston Park Plaza in Boston, MA. During his remarks, Mr. McKinnish will affirm the C ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended April 30, 2006
PORTLAND, Ore.--June 7, 2006--Cascade Corporation today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2006. Overview -- Net sales of $117.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 were 3% higher than net sales of $114.5 million for the prior year quarter. -- Net income of $11.0 million ($0.8 ... Continue reading
CFO to Leave State Auto Financial
COLUMBUS, Ohio--June 7, 2006--State Auto Financial Corporation today announced that Steven J. Johnston, the insurer's Chief Financial Officer, will leave the company June 19, 2006. "I regret Steve's decision to leave State Auto," said Robert P. Restrepo, Jr., President, Chairman and CEO of STFC. "Steve made many contri ... Continue reading
Chicago Fed Honors NADA Chief Economist for Auto Industry's 'Top Forecasts'
CHICAGO, June 7 -- NADA Chief Economist Paul Taylor was honored for the auto industry's top overall forecasts at the 13th Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on June 1-2. Taylor also landed in the top forecasting group for the key subcategories, "Car and Light Vehicle Sal ... Continue reading
Cognex Surpasses a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Cumulative Bookings for In-Sight
NATICK, Mass.--June 7, 2006--Cognex Corporation , the world's leading supplier of machine vision sensors and systems, announced today that it has surpassed $250,000,000 in cumulative bookings for its In-Sight(R) vision sensor. In-Sight is the world's only vision sensor that combines ease-of-use, a rugged and compact de ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Named a Top 100 Hot Growth Company by BusinessWeek
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 7 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , announced today that they have been selected from among thousands of public companies as a Top 100 Hot Growth Stock by BusinessWeek magazine. Selection criterion was based on sales growth, earnings growth, and return on invested capital over a three-year peri ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--June 7, 2006--Underscoring the rapid adoption of ZigBee solutions in the home automation market, Crabtree, a leading electrical accessories manufacturer in South Africa, has selected Freescale Semiconductor's ZigBee solution for its iTRONIC system. ZigBee is increasingly selected for home automation appli ... Continue reading
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--June 7, 2006--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that James P. Cronin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will address representatives from investment institutions at the following event: Investor Conference: Chemical Heritage Foundation Third Annual Chemical Industry Conferenc ... Continue reading
DENSO Honored by General Motors as 2005 Corporation of the Year
DENSO Also Named a GM Supplier of the Year for the 12th Time SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 7 -- DENSO Corporation was honored with General Motors' (GM) prestigious Corporation of the Year award during a ceremony on April 29. This is the third time DENSO has earned this recognition; DENSO also received this award for the year ... Continue reading
DR Systems Signs RIS/PACS Dealer Agreement with Park Place International
SAN DIEGO--June 7, 2006--DR Systems announced today that the company has selected Park Place International as an approved RIS/PACS dealer. Park Place International is the largest MEDITECH post-warranty service provider and the leading provider of post-warranty technology maintenance programs in North America for produc ... Continue reading
DSR Pro Stock operation moves to Brownsburg, engine program to Texas
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 DON SCHUMACHER RACING PRO STOCK TEAM MOVES TO BROWNSBURG, ENGINE PROGRAM TO TEXAS BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 7, 2006) - After nearly two years of operating out of ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Corporation to Present at KeyBanc Capital Market's Industrial & Automotive Conference
OAK BROOK, Ill., June 7 -- Federal Signal Corporation Robert D. Welding, president and chief executive officer, and Stephanie K. Kushner, chief financial officer, will meet with investors at the KeyBanc Capital Market's Industrial & Automotive Conference, on Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Boston, Mass. Investors will be ab ... Continue reading
Goodyear Offers Full Line of Falcon Pd Sprockets
AKRON, Ohio, June 7 -- Goodyear Falcon Pd synchronous power transmission belts have received a big complement -- a full line of matching sprockets. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Customers now have a comprehensive alternative when designing or retrofitting mechanical power transmission driv ... Continue reading
Green Star Products Announces Shareholder's Meeting
SAN DIEGO--June 7, 2006--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) announced today that it is planning to hold its 2006 Shareholder's Meeting on July 15, 2006. The Shareholder's Meeting will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton (Paradise Road) in Las Vegas, Nevada at 10:00 AM on July 15, 2006. We welcome all of our shareholders ... Continue reading
Hyundai Vice Presidents Available for Interviews on Recent Auto Quality Awards Announcements
WHAT: You are invited to contact Hyundai for one-on-one phone interviews regarding recent automotive quality study announcements with Don Dees, Hyundai Motor America vice president of service or Chris Hosford, vice president of corporate communications. Calls can last up to 30 minutes. ... Continue reading
OAKVILLE, Ontario, June 7 -- Shoplogix(R), a leading developer of intelligent performance management software, is pleased to announce that Kal Tire, a leading independent tire dealer and Canada's largest retreader of commercial truck, industrial and OTR (Off-The-Road) tires, installed Shoplogix Plantnode to increase pl ... Continue reading
Major Order for Semcon Automotive R&D
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 7, 2006--Semcon (STO:SEMC) has received its single largest order in Design & Development. The order is from Volvo Car Corporation and concerns project management and engineering design for a new car project. "A recurrent trend among our customers is to place all or parts of all major development ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 7, 2006--The Navistar International Corporate Conference Call took place on 7-Jun-06 10:00am ET. Management today gave an update on its progress on the financial restatement and audit process as well as a general overview of 2007 expectation. More information on this Conference Call can be obtaine ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--June 7, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) are currently seeking applicants for the NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge Scholarship Program. The postmark deadline has been extended to Friday, June 16, 2006. The NISSAN-UNCF "SHIFT_" knowledge Scholarship Program w ... Continue reading
Remote Dynamics, Inc. Names New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
RICHARDSON, Texas--June 7, 2006--Remote Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB:REDI), a leading provider of mobile resource management solutions for commercial fleets, announced today that Erik Bailey has joined the Company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. As part of the senior management team, Erik will lead the Company's eff ... Continue reading
TITUSVILLE, Pa.--June 7, 2006--Salvage Direct today announced the appointment of Dan Hoversten as Salvage Direct's new Chief Executive Officer. Hoversten will take the helm of the Titusville, Pennsylvania-based company at the beginning of June, 2006. Having served on Salvage Direct's Board of Directors for the past fou ... Continue reading
Shape Corporation Selects Plexus Online After Competitor Review
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 7 -- Plexus Systems, providers of the on-demand manufacturing performance system Plexus Online, has provided Shape Corporation with a fully integrated system to manage all of its manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. Shape Corporation is a leader in automotive and industrial com ... Continue reading
Smartcool Completes Phase I with Luxor Hotel and Casino
"Vegas Casino Bets on Smartcool's Green Technology" VANCOUVER, June 7 -- Smartcool Systems Inc. (TSXV: SSC), an advanced energy savings technology company, is pleased to announce it has completed Phase l of an agreement with the Luxor Hotel and Casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada for the installation of the ESM 4000 En ... Continue reading
Sun Motor Announces Increase in Contract Price for Major Customer
Hong Kong, June 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Motor International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SNMO) ("The Company") today announced that it has reached agreement with its long standing customer Aichi Electric Co., Limited of Japan that the sale price for various micro motors for use in air conditioners and heating ... Continue reading
The Final Three Teams Arrive in Miami for a High Caliber Championship Event
It's a Win/Win Opportunity Miami Residents Won't Want to 'Pass' Up What: As the Miami Heat travel to Dallas to compete for the big title this week, a winning team from Dallas will arrive in Miami for another final event -- along with teams from Boston and Chicago -- to give away 1,000 free music downloads and celebrate ... Continue reading
Toreador Retains Grant Thornton as Independent Auditors
DALLAS--June 7, 2006--Toreador Resources Corporation announced today that the Audit Committee has engaged Grant Thornton LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm. Grant Thornton succeeds Hein and Associates, LLP. Hein completed their engagement on May 15 after completion of the review of the unaudit ... Continue reading
TURBO-3000D VADA Now Offered in Schneider National Maintenance Facilities
EAST AURORA, N.Y., June 7 -- TURBO-3000D VADA is pleased to announce placement of the TURBO-3000D VADA in all Schneider National Maintenance Facilities in the United States. TURBO-3000D VADA is a patented, easily installed fuel emission reduction retrofit device. In addition to reducing emissions, the TURBO-3000D VADA ... Continue reading
UGN, Inc. Receives Honda Quality Performance Award
TINLEY PARK, Ill., June 7 -- UGN, Inc. is being honored with the 2006 Honda Quality Performance Award. UGN is one of 31 suppliers to receive the award out of 450 companies that supply components and parts to Honda. As one of Honda's original suppliers, UGN supplies acoustic and interior trim products to all Honda vehic ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 7, 2006--ENER1 Inc., (OTC/BB: ENEI), an alternative energy company, announced today that its EnerDel battery subsidiary has received a contract from the U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a part of the United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR), an organization founded by D ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--June 7, 2006--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading manufacturer of motor homes, will host a conference call on Friday, June 16, 2006 at 10 am ET to discuss the financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2006 ended May 27, 2006. The Company will release its financial results on Jun ... Continue reading
Represents 100th International Property Acquired by W. P. Carey NEW YORK, June 7 -- W. P. Carey International LLC, an affiliate of investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC , announced today the completion of a sale-leaseback transaction with Hilite Europe GmbH and Hilite Germany GmbH ("Hilite"), both subsidiaries of Hilit ... Continue reading
IC Corporation Expands; Five New Commercial Bus Models Launched
ORLANDO, Fla.--June 7, 2006--IC Corporation, North America's largest school bus manufacturer, announced today at the Community Transportation Expo in Orlando that it is expanding into the commercial bus market. The company, a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation , is building on its extensive expertise in t ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Classic Center Awards Annual Scholarship to McPherson College Auto Restoration Student
Classic Vehicle Preservation Internships also Announced IRVINE, Calif., June 7 -- Continuing its core commitment to craftsmanship, originality and classic automobile preservation, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center at Irvine, CA has awarded its annual one-year scholarship for the McPherson College Automotive Restoration ... Continue reading
Bruton Smith, Jeff Gordon to be Inducted into Wall of Fame
Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Bruton Smith, Jeff Gordon to be Inducted into Infineon Raceway Wall of Fame SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Jeff Gordon and Speedway Motorsports Chairman and CEO O. Bruton Smith will share center stage during the Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup we ... Continue reading
Disney-Pixar Cars Merchandise Zooms into Malls
GLENDALE, Calif.--June 7, 2006--Disney Store has become a major pit stop for fans of Cars, the high-octane, animated Disney--Pixar summer feature directed by John Lasseter. In stores now, Disney Store introduces exclusive Cars merchandise, including character-inspired toys, apparel and fun accessories, with new items a ... Continue reading
11th Annual Dearborn Arab International Festival, June 16, 17 & 18
'Largest Arab street fair featuring Middle Eastern food, music and fun' DEARBORN, Mich., June 7 -- On Father's Day weekend, June 16, 17 & 18, twelve blocks of Warren Avenue (between Wyoming and Schaefer) will become the nation's largest Middle-Eastern street fair, the 11th Annual Dearborn Arab International Festival. O ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--June 7, 2006--It's time to take control! Mattel(R) today announced the launch of the Hot Wheels(R) R/C, featuring three lines of adrenaline-filled, radio-controlled vehicles for 2006. This marks the first time ever in the mega-brand's 38-year history that it will infuse the radio control category wi ... Continue reading
SCCA Exploring Sale of SCCA Enterprises Subsidiary
For Immediate Release SCCA Exploring Sale of SCCA Enterprises Subsidiary TOPEKA, Kan. (June 7, 2006) -- At its May face-to-face meeting, SCCA's Board of Directors elected to move forward with the potential sale of Sports Car Club of America Inc. subsidiary SCCA Enterprises, which distributes the SCCA Spec Racer, Formul ... Continue reading
Magazine Announces 10th Annual 'Sexy Cars' for 2006
DETROIT, June 7 -- ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine (RTM) announced today the chosen few for its 10th Annual Sexy Car Buyer's Guide. The top 10 sexiest, hottest, wildest wheels to make the 2006 most sexy list are the: Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang, BMW Z4, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Nis ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Demo Safe-Driving Measures for Summer Travel
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Albuquerque to Save Lives on Area Highways On a typical day as many as 181,000 vehicles travel I-25 through Albuquerque. Most automobile drivers are not aware of what they can do to avoid crashes with tractor-trailers. WHO: The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the New Mex ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Earns Highest Initial Quality Ranking in Its Segment FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 7 -- J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Hyundai is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate in the 2006 Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) and is ranked third among all nameplates. Hyundai owners had fewer problem ... Continue reading
Soak Magazine Announces Hot Girls, Hot Cars Event
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., June 7 -- Soak Magazine and an army of their hottest models will be attending the launch of the Playersrun road rally. The Soak Girls and 50 of the world's most exotic cars will be on full display before roaring off to the next town. Don't miss the Soak Girls who will be at the scene, available fo ... Continue reading
Subaru Signs On as Title Sponsor of U.S. Women's Triathlon Series
-- Series supports Ovarian Cancer Research Fund -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc. is the title sponsor of the U.S. Women's Triathlon Series that benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The four-city national series is a one-of-a-kind, women only event that provides a supportive environment for ... Continue reading
Automotive 'Interior of the Year' Awards
The Votes are in; Eight Automakers take Home 24 Awards for Best Interiors and Interior Features DETROIT, June 7 -- Which automakers are building vehicles with the best interiors? And which OEMs and suppliers are providing the best design and convenience features such as navigation or sound systems, seats, and instrumen ... Continue reading
Toyota Kicks Big Butt In J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Lexus and Toyota Together Capture 11 of 19 Initial Quality Model Awards WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 7 -- The way in which technology is integrated into new-vehicle design, particularly interior features and controls, is considered by consumers to be as important to quality as are defects and malfunctions, according ... Continue reading
Searches on for New Toyota and Honda Subcompacts Skyrocket in May
CHICAGO, June 7 -- High gas prices have helped generate significant search volume and email leads sent to dealers for the new Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit subcompact cars. According to the latest cars.com Consumer Search Index, the Yaris and Fit top the lists for largest new- and used-car search increases and cracked the ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Worldwide Sales Top 500,000 Mark
TORRANCE, Calif., June 7 -- Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that the Toyota Prius, the world's first mass-produced gas-electric hybrid vehicle, has surpassed one-half million worldwide cumulative sales with 504,700 units sold as of the end of April. Toyota launched the Prius in late 1997 in Japan. Its popularity ... Continue reading
Former President of North America Units of Volvo and BMW, Joins Zag Board of Directors
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 7, 2006--Zag (www.zag.com), an automotive retail innovator, today announced the appointment of Victor Doolan, formerly president of Volvo Cars North America and BMW North America, to its Board of Directors. Doolan brings to Zag an extensive track record of executive leadership, which has made ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com and Auto Dealer Monthly Announce Top Independent Retailer Awards
Companies recognize 50 dealers based on sales volume ATLANTA, June 7 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, and Auto Dealer Monthly announce Ray Fidel, CEO, Drive Time as the winner of the Top Independent Retailer Award. Drive Time, a privately held corporation with 93 locations, sold 54,778 retail uni ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--June 7, 2006--Inside Line, Edmunds' high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the Toyota FJ Cruiser won its latest comparison test of off-road midsize SUVs, which is described in full at 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2006 Nissan Xterra (www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/article ... Continue reading
U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium Awards Contract to Ener1 Lithium Battery Group
Phase 1 Contract Advances Development of EnerDel's Li-Ion Battery Technology to Improve the Cost, Performance and Fuel Efficiency of Hybrid Electric Vehicles FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla June 7, 2006--ENER1 Inc., an alternative energy company, announced today that its EnerDel battery subsidiary has received a contract from the ... Continue reading
Navistar Provides Financial Update
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--June 7, 2006-- Reaffirms Guidance That 2006 Results Will Exceed $5.38 Per Share Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck and mid-range diesel engine producer, today provided the investment community with an update on the company's strategies and achievements ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks to Arrange the World's Largest Competition for Workshop Personnel
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--June 7, 2006--The world's largest competition for workshop personnel is about to get underway. The organiser, Volvo Trucks, (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) (BSE:VLV) is hoping for at least 12,000 participants from all over the world. The goal is to raise the level of competence of the personnel as well as th ... Continue reading
Scribner to Publish New Book from Auto Legend Lee Iacocca
NEW YORK, June 7 -- Scribner, an imprint of the Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Division, will publish a new book by New York Times bestselling author and legendary business icon Lee Iacocca in time for Father's Day 2007. The book, titled "WHERE HAVE ALL THE LEADERS GONE?" will showcase Iacocca's forthright and provo ... Continue reading
Detroit Mayor To Announce 2006 Gold Cup Hydroplane Race
Family Fun Heats Up For The Summer with 2006 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup, Runs July 14-16, 2006, On Detroit River Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Announces 2006 Event, Which Marks The Start Of Second Century Of Competition For The Oldest Trophy In Motor Sports DETROIT, Mich., June 7, 2006 - Detroit Mayor K ... Continue reading
Ahoy, Mateys: Volvo Launches Worldwide 'Pirate' Treasure Hunt for a Buried SUV
Visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt to Participate in Volvo's Promotion With Disney for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 7 -- Ever wanted to experience the ways of a true buried treasure-seeking pirate? Volvo Car Corporation will support its official promotion of Disney's upcoming Pirates o ... Continue reading
HPI Hydrogen Now(TM) Technology and AlumiFuel Co-Powers Ford Ranger Hybrid
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--June 7, 2006--Hydrogen Power International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EQTX), formerly Equitex, Inc. (the "Company" or "HPII"), announced today that its subsidiary, Hydrogen Power, Inc. ("HPI"), has successfully completed the first phase of converting an internal combustion engine vehic ... Continue reading
Bazemore eager to showcase improvement at fast Route 66
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Date: June 9-11, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE EAGER TO SHOWCASE IMPROVEMENT AT FAST ROUTE ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Divides to Conquer - Lux Takes Two Wins, White Splits Time to Fight for Title
NayKid Racing Divides to Conquer Lux Takes Two Wins, White Splits Time to Fight for Title KENT, Wash., June 6, 2006 - For the first time in four years, NayKid Racing divided its two-car Dodge Viper SRT10 team in an attempt to conquer the competition. Cindi Lux (Aloha, Ore.) focused on the Northern Pacific (NorPac) Divi ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 6 -- Despite knowing that driving and talking on a cell phone at the same time is dangerous, and that it is safer to use a hands-free device to hold the cell phone, a large majority of drivers with cell phones still talk on the cell phone and drive at the same time. This is especially true with yo ... Continue reading
Edwards, Other NASCAR Drivers Test Infineon Raceway
ATTN. EDITORS: IMAGE OF CARL EDWARDS TESTING TO FOLLOW IN ANOTHER FILE Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Edwards, Other NEXTEL Cup Drivers Test at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Carl Edwards highlighted a group of four NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers participating in a two-day test session at ... Continue reading
NEXTEL Cup Rookie David Stremme to Pilot Coors Light Dodge at Pocono ARCA Event
*****Revised***** NEXTEL Cup Rookie David Stremme to Pilot Coors Light Dodge at Pocono ARCA Event CONCORD, N.C. (June 2, 2006) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series rookie David Stremme will drive the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge in the ARCA/ReMax event on Saturday, June 10 at ... Continue reading
PPG Honors Developers of Breakthrough Low-E Glass
PITTSBURGH--June 6, 2006--Developers of the industry's highest-performing and most fabricator-friendly low-emissivity glass were honored today at a PPG Industries research and development conference here. Honored with the PPG President's Award for Technical Achievement for their work on Solarban 60 solar control low-E ... Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum News Release - Museum awarded $20,000 grant
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE & PHOTO - 6/7/2006 CONTACT: Gran Roberts, For Immediate Release Marketing Director June 2006 (260) 925-1444 ext. 30 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum awarded $20,000 grant from Collectors Foundation The grant will support customized educational programs at the museum AUBURN - The ... Continue reading
Cody Lusk Named President of AIADA
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 6 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association today announced Cody Lusk will lead the association as President. Mr. Lusk, a senior Capitol Hill aide and former Bush Administration official, served as AIADA Legislative Affairs Director from 1995-2001. "It is a tremendous opportunit ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Now has Fourteen Stores in Texas
MEDFORD, Ore.--June 6, 2006--Lithia Motors, Inc. the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced its acquisition of TradeMark Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Bryan - College Station, Texas. The store has annualized revenues of approximately $60 million and was added to Lithia's operations as Lithia Chr ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Hosts Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr. at its Memphis Facility
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--June 6, 2006--Cummins Inc. today welcomed Rep. Harold Ford Jr. (D - Memphis) to the Company's Memphis Distribution Center (MDC), where he toured the facility and met with top Cummins executives in the state. Cummins, based in Columbus, Indiana, is a Fortune 500 maker of diesel engines and related produc ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Presents Ready-For-Series-Production Modular Cockpit at the Ward's Auto Interiors Show
DETROIT, June 6 -- Imagine a cockpit sharing a common structure and electrical architecture across an entire vehicle platform. Now, imagine the same interior looking as unique as the brands sharing the platform. Siemens VDO is presenting its fully operational CESAR (cockpit electro- mechanical system architecture) modu ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 F1 British GP - preview
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
Michael Nemeroff Joins Oil-Dri's Board of Directors
CHICAGO, June 6 -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America announced today that Michael Nemeroff, President of Chicago-based law firm Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz, P.C. was appointed to its Board of Directors. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020417/ODCLOGO ) "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Michael N ... Continue reading
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