Latest NHTSA Vehicle Recall Includes Ford, Toyota, Acura, Freightliner and Others - Complete Details
Report Date : September 7, 2005 at 06:42 PM New Information Added Since : August 28, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CUMMINS / ISB-02 9999 Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E054000 Mfg's Report Date : AUG 29, 2005 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Potential Number Of Units ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Pick-Up and SUV Recall
Ford Recalls 3.8 Million Pickups, SUVs; Toyota Recalling Nearly 1 Million Vehicles WASHINGTON Ken Thomas and Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the ... Continue reading
Car Crime Awareness Month - Interview Opportunities Friday 9 September 2005
LONDON, September 6 -- - Available for interview: - Jonathan Williams, Head of Marketing, Auto Trader - Stuart Hide, Assistant Chief Constable, West Midlands Police - Philip Swift, Director at Claims Management and Adjusting Ltd - plus two case studies (see details below) Have you ever received a speeding ticket or par ... Continue reading
CASCAR - N#10 - Delaware Summary & Results
CASCAR SUPER SERIES: Delaware Speedway // APC 300 Great Canadian Race Summary & Results For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / September 4, 2005 ** NOTE: Some people have commented that they still hadn't received this release after two attempts. My apologies to those who have alre ... Continue reading
Event - Beat High Gas Prices at AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival, Sept 17-18
Calendar/Event Listing Date of Event: Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18, 2005 Calendar Editor: Please include in your calendar listing of local events. Please direct media inquiries to: Janice Halpern, classic.pr@verizon.net, (508) 698-6810. AltWheels Alternative Transportation Festival, September 17 - 18, 2005 Lookin ... Continue reading
Acura Unveils iPod Music Link Accessory
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7 -- Acura today unveiled the Acura Music Link iPod(R) adaptor, which allows seamless integration between iPod and Acura audio systems. The new accessory developed by Acura enables drivers to listen to their iPod in digital sound directly through the audio system in the 2006 Acura RL, TL and TSX se ... Continue reading
Ryan Newman Visits Nextel Wake-Up Call
Media Contact: Dan Passe, Sprint (704) 746-4463 Crystal Carraway, Sprint (704) 361-5230 Ryan Newman Visits Nextel Wake-Up Call Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup contender joins media at 10:30 a.m., Friday What: Nextel Wake-Up Call When: Friday, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m. EDT* Breakfast served at 9:30 a.m. Who: Ryan Newman, driv ... Continue reading
USAC Special Release - TWO HUNDRED RACES AND COUNTING FOR USAC FOCUS MIDGETS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN TWO HUNDRED RACES AND COUNTING FOR USAC FOCUS MIDGETS INDIANAPOLIS – USAC’s Ford Focus Midget Car Series continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and over the weekend, it celebrated another mark of excellence. The 200th Ford Focus Mid ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corporation Pledges $100,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief
OSHKOSH, WIS.--Sept. 7, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation today pledged a $100,000 contribution directed to disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina, considered the worst natural disaster to strike the U.S. in almost a century. "This is a time of immense need for millions of Americans in the Gulf Coast region. We ... Continue reading
BMW Group Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross to Aid Victims of Hurricane Katrina
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 7 -- The BMW Group has pledged a donation of $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In addition to that contribution, each of the BMW companies based in the U.S. will match employee contributions. There are more than 7,000 employees ... Continue reading
24 Drivers Compete in U.S. Dunlop Drivers Cup Qualifier
PHOENIX, Sept. 7 -- In its search for America's best non- professional drivers, Dunlop officials found a police officer, firefighter, dentist, eye doctor, Hollywood stuntman and former trumpeter for Santana -- among others. Thirteen Americans -- including six Californians and two New Yorkers -- are set to compete Satur ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Sept. 7, 2005--Cat Lift Trucks, in conjunction with its local Cat(R) lift truck dealer, Mustang Industrial Equipment Company in Houston, Texas, has recently been awarded a three-year contract by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) for all of its lift truck needs through 2008. Cat Lift Trucks was selected ... Continue reading
CARMEL, Ind.--Sept. 7, 2005--Dealer Services Corporation ("DSC"), a privately held automobile floorplan finance company, announced today that it has filed a counterclaim against Automotive Finance Corporation ("AFC"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADESA Inc. , claiming that AFC has engaged in anticompetitive behavior so ... Continue reading
BEIJING, Sept. 7 -- Representatives from the Ministry of Railways (MoR), Dalian Locomotive Works (DLoco) and Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) signed an agreement today for the supply of three hundred 6,000 horsepower locomotives, EMD's most powerful diesel-electric locomotive. The locomotives feature the latest heavy ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in IAA 2005 Automotive Conference at Frankfurt Auto Show
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Mark Fields, executive vice president, Ford of Europe and Premier Automotive Group, Ford Motor Company , will speak to investors at the IAA 2005 Automotive Conference in conjunction with the Frankfurt Auto Show on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The presentation will begin at 11:45 a.m. Frankfurt time (5 ... Continue reading
General Motors and Cure Autism Now Announce National Partnership
The World's Largest Automaker Aligns with Leading Autism Research Organization LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7 -- Cure Autism Now (CAN) and General Motors Corp. (GM) announced today that the automaker has entered a national partnership with the autism research foundation. This marks the first time an automotive manufacturer has p ... Continue reading
Harman International to Present at Credit Suisse/First Boston Global Automotive Conference
WASHINGTON--Sept. 7, 2005--Harman International Industries, Inc. announced today that Dr. Sidney Harman will give a presentation at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Credit Suisse First Boston Global Automotive Conference in New York City. Questions and answers will follow the presentation. CSFB will be w ... Continue reading
InvisaGuard LLC Introduces High-Security Auto Glass to Aftermarket
DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The launch of the InvisaGuard High Security Glass(TM) (HSG) this fall will help protect valuables consumers keep in their vehicles that criminals aim to steal. InvisaGuard LLC is a privately held Michigan corporation that was established in 2003 in Detroit to market a broad range of security product ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Announces Winner of Grand Prize
BENSENVILLE, Ill., Sept. 7 -- Jiffy Lube has announced the grand prize winner of its recent Scratch & Win Contest. Frank Bova of St. Charles, Ill., received the winning ticket when he purchased a Signature Service Oil Change from the Jiffy Lube located at 1860 Army Trail Road in Hanover Park, Ill., last month. Bova wil ... Continue reading
Newest HD Radio Products for the Home to Be Showcased at CEDIA Expo 2005
Attendees Can See and Hear the Next Generation of Digital AM and FM Radio at the ADA, Boston Acoustics, Rotel and Yamaha Booths INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 7 -- HD Radio(TM) broadcasts will be heard across the tradeshow floor at CEDIA Expo 2005 as leading consumer electronics manufacturers display the latest HD Radio-enabled p ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc., Awarded $6.9 Million Contract
RACINE, Wis.--Sept. 7, 2005--Twin Disc, Inc. , today announced the Company has been awarded a $6.9 million contract to supply transmissions for the U.S. Army's M88A2 Hercules combat recovery vehicle. The M88A2 is a full-tracked armored vehicle used to perform battlefield rescue and recovery of heavy tanks and other com ... Continue reading
WhereNet Deploys World's Largest Active RFID System at Port of Rotterdam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHERENET DEPLOYS WORLD'S LARGEST ACTIVE RFID REAL-TIME LOCATING SYSTEM TO PRECISELY TRACK 40,000 VEHICLES AT BROEKMAN GROUP'S AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF ROTTERDAM WhereNet Partners with Mieloo & Alexander to Provide Vehicle Tracking System that Enables Broekman Group to Improve T ... Continue reading
Apple Teams Up With Acura, Audi, Honda & Volkswagen to Deliver Seamless iPod Experience
iPod Integration Now Available from 15 Car Companies Around the World SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7 -- Apple(R) today announced it has teamed up with Acura, Audi, Honda and Volkswagen to deliver iPod(R) integration with their car stereos for 2006 model lines. Seamless integration of iPods in cars allows music lovers to enjoy ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Close Shock Absorber Operation in Pulaski, Tennessee
DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today its plans to close its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) shock absorber assembly operation in Pulaski, Tenn., U.S. The company will transfer a portion of the production to its Detroit, Mich., U.S., and Toronto, Ont., Canada facilities, with remaining business being phase ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Michigan, MUNICH et STUTTGART, Allemagne, September 7 -- Le groupe BMW, DaimlerChrysler AG et General Motors Corporation ont signé aujourd'hui un protocole d'entente concernant une alliance d'égal à égal portant sur le développement conjoint de systèmes d'entraînement hybrides. Les trois constructeurs a ... Continue reading
CASCAR Super Series Preview: Race #11 // Cayuga 2000 Speedway For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / September 7, 2005 CASCAR set to return to Cayuga 2000 Speedway this Saturday night for Race #11 LONDON, ON - This Saturday night, Cayuga 2000 Speedway will play host to the 11th CA ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- Dana Corporation will showcase a host of new products and make announcements regarding new technologies, business development leadership, and recent business agreements during the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 12-25, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Fitch Issues Presale On CNH Equipment Trust 2005-B
CHICAGO--Sept. 7, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on CNH Equipment Trust 2005-B. The trust will issue notes that are backed by retail installment sales contracts on new and used agricultural and construction equipment. The presale report is available to all investors on Fitch's corporate site, www.fitch ... Continue reading
Fitch: No Change to TRW Automotive Ratings After Announced Acquisition of Dalphi Metal Espana SA
NEW YORK--Sept. 7, 2005--Fitch currently rates TRW Automotive (TRW) as follows: -- Senior secured debt 'BB+'; -- Senior unsecured debt 'BB-'; -- Subordinated debt 'B+'; -- Outlook Stable. Despite the turbulent North American industry environment since the beginning of 2005, the company has been cash flow positive, bene ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Announces Filing of Registration Statement
CHICAGO--Sept. 7, 2005--LKQ Corporation announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of 2,750,000 shares of its common stock. The common stock to be offered will consist of 2,000,000 shares to be issued and sold by LKQ and 750,000 shares to ... Continue reading
Pace Buses Providing Service to Aid in Relief Efforts
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--Sept. 7, 2005--On Monday night 15 Pace vehicles arrived in Jefferson Parish, just outside of New Orleans. Like so many others, Pace employees, Board members and their neighbors around 10 operating divisions wanted to do something to aid the people of a region devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Pa ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 7, 2005--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it has purchased additional shares in Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM Power Sports AG through its Austrian subsidiary from an institutional investor in connection with a recently completed capital increase by KTM. "We had anticipated this tra ... Continue reading
Scooters and Motorcycles More Popular Than Ever According to NADAguides.com
Leading Vehicle Information Website Says Outrageous Gas Prices are Driving the Trend COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 7 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announced that during the past three months, more people researched scooter and motorcycle pricing and specifications at its website than at an ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive en passe de devenir l'actionnaire majoritaire de Dalphimetal
LIVONIA, Michigan, September 7 -- - Cette transaction renforcera le secteur de sécurité passive de la Société TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (Bourse de New York : TRW), principal fournisseur mondial de systèmes de sécurité active et passive, a annoncé aujourd'hui que la Société était en passe de signer un acc ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Offers iPod Music Link Accessory
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- American Honda announced today its new Honda Music Link iPod(R) adaptor in conjunction with Apple. This Genuine Honda accessory was developed to enable Honda drivers to utilize their iPod directly through the audio system in the all-new, redesigned, 2006 Honda Civic. Honda Music Link enable ... Continue reading
American Honda Recognizes Pasha as a Top Supplier with Premier Partner Award
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Sept. 7, 2005--www.pashagroup.com -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Koichi Kondo recently presented the company's Premier Partner Award to Pasha Distribution Services, a division of The Pasha Group, for excellence in transportation and logistics services. Pasha Distribution Servi ... Continue reading
CMCDA Auto Dealers Kick off National Child Passenger Safety Month
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 7 -- New car dealerships in California are hosting child safety inspections throughout September, as part of Child Passenger Safety Month, sponsored by the California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) and National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), in partnership with the National High ... Continue reading
Arlington Toyota Extreme Makeovers Create Cinderella Stories
CHICAGO--Sept. 7, 2005--In conjunction with its own extreme makeover and grand re-opening, Arlington Toyota recently held a contest called "PrIMP MY RIDE." The contest invited all Toyota owners to enter their cars with the winner being offered a complete makeover for their "clunker," entirely customizing it with enhanc ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Tops $4 Million in Hurricane Relief
- Donates NFL TV airtime to Red Cross for fundraising campaign - Gives 160 trucks, vans, SUVs for relief efforts - Provides use of call centers for network telethon - Funds, vehicles, in-kind contributions top $4 million DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 7 -- A full-scale campaign by Ford Motor Company employees and dealers to he ... Continue reading
Land Rover Outfits the LR3 for Endurance Athletes
The Premium, Adventure-Oriented SUV Showcases an Elite Selection of Gear and Accessories IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Proven for its ability to conquer the world's remote and treacherous terrains, the Land Rover LR3 is also North America's most highly decorated SUV of 2005. And, utilizing Land Rover's extensive selection ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Potential regulations from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CTDEP) will single out and unfairly penalize families, farmers, small business owners, boaters and other recreational enthusiasts simply for having the audacity to buy the vehicles they need. "This is all about pol ... Continue reading
GEICO and Google Settle Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The case filed by GEICO against Google on May 4, 2004 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has been resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties. The terms of the settlement are confidential. No further comment on the settlement will be provided. GEICO (Government ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Development of Turbo Parallel Hybrid and Lithium-Ion Capacitor Technologies
-- Company continues 'green' efforts to help safeguard the environment -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that its parent company Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (FHI) is developing new technology for future more environmentally friendly vehicles: the Turbo Parallel Hybrid (TPH) and Li ... Continue reading
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
By Thom Cannell Byte Bite: Suzuki offers one of the best values in small SUVs Since the introduction of the first long wheelbase Suzuki Sidekick, I’ve thought Suzuki offered one of the best values in small SUVs. Sidekick (and Tracker LWB) was third-world rugged, no-nonsense SUVs with aggressive pricing. Second ge ... Continue reading
NADA Auto Dealers Kick Off National Child Passenger Safety Month
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 7 -- New car dealerships around the country are hosting child safety seat inspections throughout September, as part of Child Passenger Safety Month, sponsored by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Child P ... Continue reading
David Donohue / Jay Leno Team Set Speed Records in Porsche CARRERA GT
Leno to Oversee Auction of Record-Setting Carrera GT Donated by Porsche with Proceeds to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Katrina ATLANTA, Sept. 7 -- History was both made and remembered over the Labor Day holiday when a Porsche Carrera GT production car driven by race driver David Donohue and NBC Television "The Tonight S ... Continue reading
Chevy Launches 2nd Annual 'Year In Country Music' Calendar
Calendar Shot in Iconic New York City Locations is Latest Extension of Marketing Partnership Between Chevrolet, City of New York and Country Music Association NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- The second annual "Chevy -- Year in Country Music" calendar is hitting newsstands in October, featuring some of Country Music's hottest star ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Sept. 7, 2005--New-vehicle retail sales have plummeted in the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). PIN analyzed new-vehicle retail sales the weekend prior to the hurricane (Aug. 20-22) compared to the following weekend (Aug. 27-29). New-vehi ... Continue reading
Ruppel Wins 2005 Pit Bull Rookie of the Year Honors
For Immediate Release September 6, 2005 Chetek, WI Engine Problems Slow Ruppel in Crandon – Wins 2005 Pit Bull Rookie of the Year Honors! After winning Round 10 at the Boss Snowplow Challenge in Bark Rive, Eric Ruppel and his #837 Phil’s Inc. AMSOIL BFGoodrich Tire Swant Graber Ford F-150 were looking to bu ... Continue reading
AIAG's Board Names J. Scot Sharland as New Executive Director
DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The board of directors of the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) announced today the appointment of J. Scot Sharland to the position of executive director effective Sept. 1, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040719/DEM007LOGO ) In this role, Sharland will guide the organization ... Continue reading
$1.9 Million in New Contracts for WPCS Includes Ambulatory Wireless System
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 7 -- WPCS International Incorporated (WPCS) , a leader in wireless infrastructure services and specialty communication systems has announced that it has recently been awarded a variety of new projects totaling $1.9 million for wireless infrastructure services and specialty communication systems. Inclu ... Continue reading
New Wallpapers, Ring Tones, and Advanced Content for Verizon Wireless Get It Now(R) Customers LOS ANGELES and BEDMINSTER, N.J., Sept. 7 -- AG Interactive, the new media subsidiary of American Greetings Corporation today announced an exclusive partnership with Funkmaster Flex to bring hottest new mobile content from his ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reconfirms 2005 Guidance, Issues Outlook for 2006
2006 Revenue Expected to Increase 25 to 30 Percent Over 2005 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it is reconfirming its earlier guidance for the year ending December 31, 2005, with revenue expected to be up about 10 percent from 2004, and that it expects revenue for 2006 to increase y ... Continue reading
AuctionCities.com Begins Major National Publicity and Branding Campaign
Promotion offers a chance to win a Hummer(R)H1 for all registered members. VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 7 -- AuctionCities.com, Inc. announced today plans to launch a major national campaign to promote its online automotive marketplace. The AuctionCities.com Automotive Marketplace will target both business-to-business (B2B) ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 7, 2005--Supplier City, a provider of third-party logistics (3PL) services to automotive suppliers, has selected FlexNet(TM) from Apriso(R) Corporation, the global leader in real-time solutions for supply network operations. Supplier City will use the software program to automate customer-spec ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif. & HERZLIA PITUACH, Israel--Sept. 7, 2005--CTI Squared today announced that it has been named to the 2005 "pulver 100" - which is the VoIP industry's premiere listing of privately held growth companies that represent the future of the communications ecosystem. CTI Squared has been named to the list due ... Continue reading
New Jersey Skylands Introduces Identity Theft Protection
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 7 -- The rapid growth of identity theft makes everyone wonder about the safety of their personal information. To help its members who become victims of this crime manage the hassle of restoring their identity, the New Jersey Skylands Insurance Association now offers identity theft resolution ... Continue reading
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 7, 2005--The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group, whose mission is to be a stable source of reasonably priced liability insurance for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, will use ProcessClaims for enhanced claims processing for their automobile coverage lines. The ProcessClaims Solution incorporates a ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp's. Second Quarter Revenue Rises 25% to $14.7 Million
MERRICK, N.Y.--Sept. 7, 2005--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that the company's second quarter 2005 revenue rose to $14,755,294, a 25% increase over the $11,034,749 the company reported for the second quarter of 2004. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, the company posted total re ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--Sept. 7, 2005--Panasonic Electronic Devices Corporation of America has chosen Freescale Semiconductor to provide ZigBee technology for its wireless communication modules. Panasonic's communication module enables its customers to integrate ZigBee technology into their monitoring, control and sensing applic ... Continue reading
Quantum Schedules Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., will hold a conference call to announce its fiscal 2006 first quarter financial results. The call will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). If you are interested in participating, call the ... Continue reading
TOKYO--Sept. 7, 2005--silex technology, Inc. (JASDAQ:6679) has developed an Ultra-Wideband (UWB)-enabled miniPCI module with Freescale Semiconductor's UWB XS110 chipset. To address the need for high-speed, wireless PC peripherals, silex will use the UWB-enabled miniPCI module in its PC peripheral line for the U.S. mark ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with the founding members of Dalphi Metal Espana, S.A. ("Dalphimetal") to purchase a 68.4% stake in Dalphimetal for euro 113 million ... Continue reading
BMW, DaimlerChrysler and General Motors Hybrid Drive Development
DETROIT, Michigan, MUNICH and STUTTGART, Germany, September 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating i ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Sept. 6, 2005--First Acceptance Corporation said today that its losses in Mississippi and Alabama in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina are not expected to be material to the Company's financial results. Steve Harrison, President and CEO, said, "Although claims are only now being reported, First Accep ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _RingersIndy@aol.com_ (mailto:RingersIndy@aol.com) RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Lots of Action in NASCAR and NHRA Indianapolis - (September 6, 2005) The 51st running of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio 2005 Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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
SANTA CLARA, California, September 7 -- - WhereNet Partners with Mieloo & Alexander to Provide Vehicle Tracking System that Enables Broekman Group to Improve Throughput, Quality, and Customer Service While Processing 250,000 New Vehicles Annually WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managin ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive adquiere una participación mayoritaria de Dalphimetal
LIVONIA, Michigan, September 7 -- - La Transacción fortalecerá el negocio de Seguridad Pasiva de TRW TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , líder mundial en sistemas de seguridad activos y pasivos, ha anunciado hoy que ha alcanzado un acuerdo definitivo con los miembros fundadores de Dalphimetal España, S. A. ("Dalphimeta ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive übernimmt Mehrheit an Dalphimetal
LIVONIA, Michigan, September 7 -- - Übernahme stärkt Geschäftsbereich Passive Sicherheit Die TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , ein führender Automobilzulieferer für aktive und passive Sicherheitssysteme, hat eine Vereinbarung mit den Gründungsmitgliedern von Dalphi Metal España S.A. (Dalphimetal) über den Kauf vo ... Continue reading
Patriot Motorcycle to Launch Massive Online Advertising Campaign
A strategic online marketing plan has been implemented to reach multi-faceted growth goals. Successful execution by Global VIP Traffic is projected to propel Patriot Motorcycles into global emerging markets and raise stock value. LAS VEGAS, Sept. 7 -- Patriot Motorcycles , a leading global corporation specializing in t ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports Strong Third Quarter, Nine Month Results
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Sept. 7, 2005--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, today reported improved earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2005. Net income in the third quarter increased 28 percent to $64 million, ... Continue reading
Dallas Debut for Belgian Fuel Cell Bus
DUBLIN, Ireland--Sept. 7, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c23853) has announced the addition of Automotive Environment Analyst - September Issue 2005 to their offering. Automotive Environment Analyst is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific ... Continue reading
New G Squared/S&S Buell debuts at Indy
Visit our website at www.g2motorsports.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 51ST ANNUAL NHRA MAC TO ... Continue reading
The 1979 Peterbilt ''Old Pete'' Wins $50,000 Makeover
DALLAS--Sept. 7, 2005--BP Lubricants USA Inc. announced at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas that Jeff Fields has won the Castrol(R) Tection(TM) Extra Big Honkin' Truck Makeover. He will receive an internal, external and communication makeover valued at $50,000 for his 1979 Peterbilt truck. An owner operator f ... Continue reading
WhereNet RFID Real-Time Locating System to Precisely Track 40,000 Vehicles at the Port of Rotterdam
WhereNet Partners with Mieloo & Alexander to Provide Vehicle Tracking System that Enables Broekman Group to Improve Throughput, Quality, and Customer Service While Processing 250,000 New Vehicles Annually SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 7 -- WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterpri ... Continue reading
Hyundai Kia Automotive Group opens Environmental Technology R&D Center
News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2- 3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group opens Environmental Technology R&D Center - US$58 million facility integrates research into f ... Continue reading
Many Shoppers Seriously Considering More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Due to Gas Prices IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- Fifty-nine percent of U.S. in-market vehicle shoppers say that gas prices have either changed their minds or strongly influenced purchase decisions, according to the August 2005 AutoVIBES, a monthly automotive ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 7, 2005--Southern California is now being affected by last week's wrath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. The Automobile Club of Southern California is urging motorists to conserve fuel and adopt the most fuel-efficient driving style possible in the next weeks and months. The Auto Club says goo ... Continue reading
Aasco Motorsports-New Century Porsche Set for Historic Phoenix Race
Aasco Motorsports-New Century Porsche Set for Historic Phoenix Race AVONDALE, Ariz., September 7, 2005 - For the first time in history, the Grand American Road Racing Association will spilt their two classes of racecars into two separate races. The landmark event, the Phoenix 250 at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 7 -- End-users perceive telematics, navigation, and infotainment systems as luxury products that they want and not necessarily need. Enterprises must overcome this perception while competing with alternate products such as global positioning systems (GPS) that offer similar functions. New analy ... Continue reading
MUNICH, STUTTGART and DETROIT, Sept. 7 -- The BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corporation today signed a "memorandum of understanding" governing the formation of an alliance of equals for the joint development of hybrid drive systems. The three global automakers are cooperating in order to pool their e ... Continue reading
ISS Strategy Helps Delphi Lead Safety Innovations
TROY, Mich., Sept. 7 -- Delphi Corp. is continuing to expand and enhance its Integrated Safety Systems (ISS) concept that features a seamless integration of various sophisticated safety technologies to help drivers avoid accidents and lessen the effects of accidents that can't be avoided. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive to Acquire Majority Stake in Dalphimetal
LIVONIA, Michigan, September 7 -- - Transaction Will Strengthen TRW's Passive Safety Business TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with the founding members of Dalphi Metal España, S.A. ("Dalphim ... Continue reading
Authors Offer Tips for Saving Gasoline and Getting Better Fuel Mileage
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 -- As gas prices increase, Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, authors of the newly released DARE TO REPAIR YOUR CAR: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Maintenance, Safety, Minor Fix-Its, and Talking Shop, offer the following tips for saving gasoline: * Drive the speed limit * Don't warm up your car for ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Sept. 7 -- In partnership with Allison Transmission, Stewart & Stevenson is providing 15 new Allison transmissions, valued at $65,000, to six technical colleges and universities in Texas, Louisiana, Kansas and Colorado with industrial distribution programs. The transmissions will be utilized for student educat ... Continue reading
Visteon Supplies Unique Instrument Panel and Console on New Peugeot 107
PARIS, Sept. 7 -- Visteon Corporation is contributing to the innovative interior of the new Peugeot 1007, emphasizing both practical use and personalization. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon is supplying an instrument panel that enables nearly instant customization of the vehicle ... Continue reading
GM Calls for Collaboration, Balance in Sustainable Development
GM Public Policy chief Thomas Gottschalk addresses China 21st Century Forum BEIJING – GM Executive Vice President for Law & Public Policy Thomas Gottschalk called on “every element of society to play a part in making economic development sustainable,” and he advocated a balanced approach to ensure soc ... Continue reading
Honda to Double Automobile Production Capacity in Pakistan
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 5, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd. (HACPL), Honda's automobile production and sales joint venture in Pakistan, today held a Manufacturing Capacity Expansion ceremony of its auto plant. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries and guests including Pakistan Prime Minister Shauk ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Sixth Technical Assistance Plan for Technical Training Center in China
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 5, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION today announced that, on September 3, it signed a basic cooperative agreement with the Technical Training Center of Toyota Jin Bei of China Automotive Industry called the "Sixth Technical Assistance Plan for the Technical Training Center" in Shenyan ... Continue reading
Toyota Enhances Pre-crash Safety System With Driver-monitoring Function
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 6, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announced today that it has developed a new version of its Pre-crash Safety System that provides early warning of an imminent collision when it detects the driver is likely not looking straight ahead. This new feature - response to data that suggest ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Aditional $1000 Rebate on 2005 's
DETROIT September 6, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said on Tuesday it will offer an additional cash rebate of $1,000 on most 2005 model-year vehicles to clear out inventories, but ended its employee pricing discounts on 2006 model-year vehicles. Under the program called Ford Family Plan, the automaker offe ... Continue reading
Green teams up with Red Cross again at RIR
Green teams up with Red Cross again at RIR Eddyville, Ky. – Mark Green never misses a chance to race at Richmond International Raceway. Green, who drives the #23 BMAR Chevrolet for Keith Coleman Racing, says he’d rather race at Richmond than almost anywhere else. ““I say it every time I come her ... Continue reading
Chad Hord Records a Victory in CORR Series
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2005--Nissan driver Chad Hord expanded his lead in the Pro-Lite division of the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) series, with a first place finish in round 11 at the Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, Crandon, Wis. The victory marked Hord's third consecutive victory at Crandon dating b ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires Two Facilities in Nebraska
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2005--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has acquired two salvage vehicle sales facilities in Nebraska. The two facilities are located in Greenwood and Grand Island and total 48 and 13 acres, respectively. These locations are the Company's first facilities in the state of Nebraska. The add ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Phoenix preview
Phoenix homecoming Terry Borcheller will have a big cheering section of family, friends and colleagues when he competes in the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on Sept. 10. Although he now lives in Gainesville, Ga., Borcheller lived in Phoenix for 14 years, and he is still sponsored by the ... Continue reading
Wicked Choppers Bikini Bike Wash For Charity During Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally
Wicked Choppers Bikini Bike Wash During Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Chris Shoemaker, CEO and chief design officer of Wicked Choppers, is inviting all 90,000 expected attendees at the September 28 - October 2, 2005 fall bike rally in Myrtle Beach to drop by his new custom motorcycle showroom and brin ... Continue reading
Custom Roadster Debut Kicks Off Miller's Dream Weldshop Sweepstakes
Lucky Winner to Receive a Miller Welding Package Worth More than $12,000 APPLETON, Wis., Sept. 6 -- As much art as machine, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.'s custom high-powered '29 Roadster, which premiered last month at the 36th Annual Street Rod Nationals, was the subject of this week's TLC's RIDES program. The Miller Road ... Continue reading
Nextel News - Richmond International Raceway
Sept. 6, 2005 - Richmond International Raceway Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Key Dates to Keep in Mind Richmond weekend A Sept. 9 - Nextel Wake-Up Call with Ryan Newman at 10:45 a.m. EDT A Sept. 9 - Bud Pole Qualifying at 6:10 p.m. EDT (Impound) A Sept. 10 - Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at 7:40 p.m. EDT (400 laps/300 miles) ... Continue reading
2005 ArcaEx Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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Exide Appoints Kevin McMahon Vice President
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Sept. 6, 2005--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, today announced the appointment of Kevin McMahon as Vice President-Audit, effective immediately. Mr. McMahon succeeds Steve Ellis, who elected not to relocate from Lawrenceville, N.J. "I am pleased to welcome Kev ... Continue reading
Kenwood Launching Industry's First HD Radio with Built-In FM Multicasting
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2005--With the growing interest in Multicasting FM broadcasts in the U.S., Kenwood USA Corp. is now shipping the new KTC-HR100TR HD Radio(TM) auto sound tuner, the first in the industry built from scratch to feature FM Multicasting. The new external HD Radio Tuner is easy to connect with mo ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam 2005 Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 Fact Sheet
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Agriculture Department Welcomes Alternative Energy Company to PA Preferred Program
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff will welcome Soy Energy Inc. of New Oxford to the PA Preferred program during a meeting of the Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council. The meeting will be held in Hearing Room 1 of the Capitol's North Office Building on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. The company manuf ... Continue reading
Auto Dealerships Must Play Online in Order to Maintain Existing Market Share PHOENIX, Sept. 6 -- Auto Dealerships desiring to maintain and/or increase their market share must move very quickly to gain exposure on the Net in order to protect their market share and profitability, says leadpile.com. "Our research shows th ... Continue reading
G.I. Joe's Foundation Raises Over $500,000 to Help Northwest Youth
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Sept. 6 -- "It's about the kids," said Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's, a chain of sports & auto stores based in Wilsonville, OR, as he announced that the G.I. Joe's Foundation established just three years ago has to date made donations totaling over $500,000. Mary Ann Bauer, Administra ... Continue reading
Aftersoft's, MAM Software Announces Launch of Autonet (an Advanced Electronic Trading Solution)
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, England--Sept. 6, 2005--Auto Data Network (OTC Pink Sheets: ADNW.PK), a provider of software and real-time data services to the worldwide automotive industry today announced the launch of Autonet, an advanced electronic trading solution for aftermarket businesses, by Aftersoft subsidiary, MA ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Supply Advanced Drivetrain, Sealing Systems for Redesigned Ford Explorer
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 6 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will supply the front axle assembly, as well as driveshafts and advanced sealing technologies, for the 2006 Ford Explorer. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) "With more than 300,000 units produced last year, the Explorer was the t ... Continue reading
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