VANCOUVER, British Columbia--March 9, 2006--Cummins Westport Inc. ("CWI") today announced the initiation of a one-year demonstration of clean transportation technology in New Delhi, India which will include six compressed natural gas (CNG) -fuelled buses powered by the Cummins Westport B Gas International engine, which ... Continue reading
Chris Wimmer Las Vegas Race Advance
**see attacchment for pictures** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jody Bartels Keith Coleman Racing 205-910-4429 or jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com Chris Wimmer #23 Keith Coleman Racing Chevrolet Event Advance – Las Vegas Race 4 of 35 Event Details: Sam’s Town 300 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Ne ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Hummer H3 SUV ENGINE: 3.5-liter I5 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 220 hp @ 5600 rpm/225 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed manual WHEELBASE: 111.9 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 186.7 x 85.5 x 74.5 in. TIRES: 265/75 R16 all terrain CARGO VOLUME: cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Smarte Navigation für den Smart mit Garmin
HANNOVER, Deutschland, CeBIT - Halle 11, Stand A64, March 8 -- Garmin International Inc., ein Geschäftsbereich von Garmin Ltd. , hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass smart, die Kultmarke von DaimlerChrysler, demnächst den smart portable navigator anbieten wird. Dies ist ein GPS-Navigationsgerät von Garmin, das für das C ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Subsidiaries Propose Modifications to Collective Bargaining Agreement
DECATUR, Ga., March 9 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AHIZQ.PK) announced today that certain of its subsidiaries, including Allied Systems, Ltd., have made a proposal to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to modify the current collective bargaining agreement between the parties applicable to employees in ... Continue reading
Amerigon Reports 2005 Fourth Quarter, Year-End Results
Year-over-Year Quarterly Revenue Up 28% as Net Income Before Benefit of Applying NOLs Rose 390% DEARBORN, Mich., March 9 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today reported that year-over-year r ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--March 9, 2006--Applied Dynamics International (ADI) today announced the launch of an online community for system integration and real-time simulation technology. System integration and real-time simulation play a major role in advanced aerospace and defense development programs. As suppliers progress ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. to Host Conference Call and Webcast
IRVINE, Calif.--March 9, 2006--Autobytel Inc. , a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, will hold a webcast conference call on March 16, 2006 at 3:00 PM (PST) to discuss the results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Hosting the call will be Rick Post, president and CEO, and Mike Schmidt, ex ... Continue reading
Bay Area-Sacramento Media: Danica Patrick Teleconference
Thought some of you might be interested. John --------------------------- John Cardinale VP of Media/Community Relations Infineon Raceway Highways 37 &121, Sonoma, CA 95476 wk: 707-933-3907 cell: 707-334-9805 -----Original Message----- From: Indy Racing League [mailto:indyracingleague@indyracing.com] Sent: Thursday, Ma ... Continue reading
Big Block Modifieds, Late Models webcast from Hagerstown this Sunday
Big Block Modifieds, Late Models webcast from Hagerstown this Sunday Webcast begins at 1:15pm For Immediate Release Contact: Shawn T. Wood, President shawn@thedirttrackchannel.com March 8, 2006 SELINSGROVE, PA-- Racing returns to The Dirt Track Channel website http://www.thedirttrackchannel.com , this Sunday afternoon, ... Continue reading
Bristol West Announces Record Date and Annual Meeting of Stockholders Date
DAVIE, Fla., March 9 -- Bristol West Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors fixed the close of business on April 3, 2006 as the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on May 19, 2006 at 1:30 pm ED ... Continue reading
Cadence Innovation Names New CFO
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 9 -- The appointment of Kevin P. Grady as Chief Financial Officer at Cadence Innovation LLC was announced here today by Jerry L. Mosingo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Kevin Grady is a unique addition to our Leadership Team here at Cadence Innovation. His experience is sure to h ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--March 9, 2006--ClaimForce, Inc., an online vendor management and procurement solution for the property & casualty insurance claims industry, today announced it recently closed on a Series A round of financing with an investor group led by Origin Ventures. In connection with the financing, Bruce N. Barron, Prin ... Continue reading
SAN MARCOS, Calif.--March 9, 2006--Mattman Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (OTC:MMSV) (www.mattmanvehicles.com), today announced that it has delivered a new dual-purpose mobile unit to Clemson University in South Carolina. With a reputation as the industry's leader in design, technology, rugged construction, and competitive p ... Continue reading
Dollar Rent A Car Offers Triple Miles With Delta Air Lines(R) on Florida Rentals
TULSA, Okla., March 9 -- Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is offering its customers the chance to earn triple Delta Air Lines(R) SkyMiles(R) when renting a mid-size car or larger vehicle, for two days or longer, at any Florida DOLLAR(R) participating location through May 31, 20 ... Continue reading
Race provides company with a platform to continue to promote neighborhood growth and prosperity through philanthropy, volunteerism and community development Company to award charitable grants in the name of winning driver; To coordinate pre-race volunteer effort DOVER, Del., and CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9 -- Dover Intern ... Continue reading
HANNOVER, Germany--March 9, 2006--Vestel Electronics, a leading European electronics manufacturer headquartered in Turkey, announced plans to enter the burgeoning portable media player (PMP) market with its own product line, driven by Freescale Semiconductor's i.MX31 multimedia applications processor. The new PMPs will ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgrades American Axle & Manufacturing to 'BB'; Outlook Negative
CHICAGO--March 9, 2006--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured credit rating of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AXL) to 'BB' from 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is Negative. Fitch's rating action reflects the risks associated with AXL's substantial dependence on Gene ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Announces March Conference Presentations
HOUSTON--March 9, 2006--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that executive management has been invited to present at Stephens Inc. and Merrill Lynch conferences in March. The presentations will cover Group 1's financial results and an overview of the company's strategy. Group 1 ... Continue reading
Intelligent Direct Marketing Selects TrackMyMail for Better Customer Service
ROCKLIN, Calif.--March 9, 2006--Intelligent Direct Marketing, Inc.(TM) (IDM), the leader in direct mail for the automotive industry, announced that it has added TrackMyMail to its direct mail promotions; providing the most reliable service in the business. "Anyone can get a postal receipt that shows when the mail was d ... Continue reading
Lear Announces First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 9 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's first-quarter 2006 financial results and related matters on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-679-3323 The audio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 9, 2006--Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty finance company with a leading position servicing the taxicab industry and other niche markets in small business and consumer lending, announced that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire $35,000,000 of Banco Popular North America's New York taxi ... Continue reading
Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results
CHICAGO--March 9, 2006--Methode Electronics, Inc. , a global manufacturer of electronic component and subsystem devices, today announced operating results for the fiscal 2006 third quarter ended January 31, 2006. Methode reported third quarter fiscal 2006 net sales of $95.1 million, and net income of $2.8 million, or $ ... Continue reading
News Brief: EPA Posts Results of Additional Samples Taken at the Murphy Oil Site
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Thursday, March 9, 2006) *EPA Posts Results of Additional Samples Taken at the Murphy Oil Site* Contact: Dale Kemery, (202) 564-4355 / kemery.dale@epa.gov On March 9, EPA updated its website to in ... Continue reading
News from Cooper: Formula Drift Contingency Awards Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2006 COMPANY CONTACT: Doug Andrus Cooper Tire (419) 424-4251 dgandrus@coopertire.com Cooper Tire Contingency Program For The 2006 Need For Speed Formula Drift Championship Series FINDLAY, OHIO, MARCH 9, 2006 COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY announces its third consecutive year as sponsor f ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA, Industry Launch Initiative to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
News for Release: Thursday, March 9, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)* EPA, Industry Launch Initiative to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 9, 2006) A public-private partnership will help* *reduce emissions that deple ... Continue reading
Patriot Marine Industries Completes Hull Number One in New Line of Powerboats
New Art Carlson VCX Hull Design Slated for Recreational Marine Market Intro Summer 2006 SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., (GVIPT), March 9 -- Patriot Motor Corporation , parent company of Patriot Marine Industries, today announced completion of the first hull in its new line of leisure powerboats. A photo accompanying this release ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--March 9, 2006--iPerceptions, North America's leading attitudinal web analytics provider, today released additional highlights from their 2005 Auto Industry Web Site Customer Satisfaction Report. Collaborating with Repindex Inc., (www.repindex.com) a company that provides text analysis using linguistic recogni ... Continue reading
Plexus Systems Makes Room for its Growing Business
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 9 -- With a need to accommodate its growing business, Plexus Systems has acquired a neighboring office complex and will prepare the site for its expanded project management and software development teams. Plexus Systems, a provider of information software solutions, is the creator of Plexus O ... Continue reading
Quantum Technologies Reports Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results
IRVINE, Calif., March 9 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of alternative fuel systems and accessories for specialty vehicles and applications, including hydrogen fuel cell, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles, today reported results for its fiscal 2 ... Continue reading
RCN Reaction Mixed to News of Proposed House Cable Law Provisions
HERNDON, Va.--March 9, 2006--RCN Corporation , a leading provider of triple play cable, high-speed internet and phone services, expressed a mixed reaction to news that key lawmakers in the House of Representatives had reached agreement on cable franchising. "We are pleased to see the House recognize the predatory tacti ... Continue reading
RV is Taking it to the Streets
From Sea to Shining Sea Columbia Pictures is Taking Robin Williams' New Comedy to America's Doorstep Hop Aboard RV! CULVER CITY, Calif., March 9 -- In an age where TiVo allows viewers to fast forward through TV spots, and SPAM filters throw out email blasts before they even have legs, Columbia Pictures is taking the sp ... Continue reading
Signum Oil Analysis from ExxonMobil Delivers Technical Expertise and Convenience
FAIRFAX, Va.--March 9, 2006--ExxonMobil has announced the expansion of its proprietary Signum Oil Analysis program for industrial facilities, heavy off-highway equipment operators and trucking fleets. The advanced, online-enabled oil analysis program is designed to help plant engineers and maintenance professionals imp ... Continue reading
Sparta and Lemco Management Group Announce Strategic Alliance
NEW YORK, March 9 -- Sparta Commercial Services, Inc., the New York-based financial services company dedicated to the powersports industry, and Lemco Management Group, Inc., the Denver-based company which provides consulting and training services for over 300 powersports dealers throughout the U.S., today announced the ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Announces Credit Agreement Amendment
WARREN, Ohio, March 9 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced it has entered into a new credit agreement amendment with its bank group. The amendment modifies certain financial covenant requirements, changes certain reporting requirements, and sets borrowing limits based on certain asset levels. The Company has availabilit ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Pa.--March 9, 2006--Traffic.com, Inc. , a leading provider of accurate, real-time traffic information in the United States, welcomes 10 additional U.S. cities selected by the United States Department of Transportation to participate in Part 1 of the Transportation Technology Innovation and Demonstration (TTID) P ... Continue reading
Tyler Walker Receives The Nod From Vision Racing To Drive Nashville
Tyler Walker Receives The Nod From Vision Racing To Drive Nashville TULSA, Oklahoma (March 9, 2006) - - Adrian Berryhill, owner of Vision Racing announced today the signing of former open-wheel ace Tyler Walker to pilot the No. 37 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recently vacated by the unexpected departure of Damon Lusk for the ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in Stephens 2006 Consumer Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--March 9, 2006--United Auto Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, announced today that Roger Penske, Chairman, and Anthony Pordon, Senior Vice President, will be presenters at the Stephens 2006 Consumer Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 9:00 a. ... Continue reading
LOMBARD, Ill.--March 9, 2006--United States Can Company (the "Company") announced today the tender offer consideration and the total consideration to be paid for its outstanding 10 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2010 (the "Secured Notes") that are validly tendered and accepted for purchase in the tender offer described ... Continue reading
WALTHAM, Mass.--March 9, 2006--VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized design functionality to commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced that the company has renewed its status as an official supplier of specialized engineering software to the World Champion Renault F1 Team ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 9 -- Pennsylvania is encouraging hybrid electric and alternative fuel vehicles by offering rebates to motorists who buy and operate them in the commonwealth. The program has been so successful, the state is expected to run out of rebate money sometime in April. DEP Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty s ... Continue reading
Snap-on Makes Multi-Year Commitment to Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
KENOSHA, Wis.--March 9, 2006--Snap-on is proud to announce they have extended their sponsorship commitment with Dale Earnhardt, Inc. - one of NASCAR's premier teams. With this multi-year contract renewal, Snap-on will serve as an associate sponsor to DEI. "Snap-on has played an important role in our team's success thro ... Continue reading
Automotive Supplier Hella Acquires Aglaia
LIPPSTADT, Germany, March 9 -- Automotive lighting and electronics supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. has acquired Aglaia, a developer of visual sensor systems for the auto industry. Based in Berlin, Aglaia has 30 employees and reported annual sales of 2.5-million euros last year. Financial details of the acquisition were ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--March 9, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34200) has announced the addition of The Market for Alternative Fuel Vehicles to their offering. The 2nd Edition of The Market for Alternative Fuel Vehicles report is a 145-page study of the history, current status, and fut ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Rides With Colavita as New Sponsor of Men's and Women's Cycling Teams
Forenza Wagon to Be Featured as Official Team Vehicle Throughout 2006/2007 Racing Seasons BREA, Calif., March 9 -- To further communicate its "Way of Life" brand strategy and illustrate how its products play an integral part of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced a mul ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Event to Auction Some of Most Famous Postwar Bentleys in the World
PALM BEACH, Fla.--March 9, 2006--A remarkable collection from prominent collector Gary Wales will roll across the auction block at No Reserve during the fourth annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Event at the South Florida Expo Center. The pristine collection of some of the most famous postwar vehicles, inc ... Continue reading
Renault Launches 2006 Trafic Generation Evado
Trafic Generation Evado, An Invitation to Travel Paris – March 9, 2006: Renault introduced their new Trafic Generation Evado Limited Edition on Monday, featuring equipment unique to this version and unprecedented interior flexibility. Included in the Limited Edition is a powered coolbox (for cooling and warming c ... Continue reading
Michigan Gains Plants But Loses Manufacturing Jobs
EVANSTON, Ill., March 9 -- Michigan gained 308 plants but lost 6,076 manufacturing jobs over the past 12 months according to the 2006 Michigan Manufacturers Directory, an industrial guide published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI), Evanston, IL. Michigan is now home to 17,075 manufacturing companies employin ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Earnings
RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 9 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , one of the nation's leading producers of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, announced today its earnings for the fiscal 2006 third quarter and first nine months ended January 29, 2006. Consolidated revenues for the quarter were $583.9 million, up ... Continue reading
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Poised for Growth
SUGAR LAND, Texas--March 9, 2006--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). In the not so distant past, when the term "Biodiesel" was used, not a great many people knew exactly what was being talked about. There were only a handful of producing plants and the industry only had about 60 million gallon ... Continue reading
New Save the World Air, Inc. Tests Surpass EURO3 Emission Standards
LOS ANGELES, March 8 -- Save the World Air, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ZERO) announced that recent certified multiple tests of its ZEFS device on a new Chinese-manufactured carbureted 4-stroke Suyijia SZK125 motorcycle, were better than EURO3 standards for motorcycles of 150cc or less. The tests were conducted in early Marc ... Continue reading
**News Advisory** For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 *EPA Administrator to Discuss Open Rulemaking Process on Proposed Particulate Matter Standards* Contact: Bob Zachariasiewicz (202) 564-4355 / zachariasiewicz.robert@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 8, 2006) What: Teleconference discussing open rulemakin ... Continue reading
Bank of America Announces 2005 Regional Auctions of the Year
Eight winners from across the nation BREA, Calif., March 8 -- Eight motor vehicle auction companies have been named by Bank of America as 2005 Regional Auctions of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO-b) The 2005 winners are: - Central Florida Auto Auction, Orlando, Fla. - Atlanta Au ... Continue reading
EMC Corporation Advisory - Live Webcast
--EMC Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer to deliver presentation at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference WHAT: Mark Lewis, EMC Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, will deliver a presentation at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. ET ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Quarterly Dividend
DUBUQUE, Iowa--March 8, 2006--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. ... The Board of Directors declared its second quarter dividend of $0.13 per share payable April 3, 2006 to shareholders on record as of March 17, 2006. Flexsteel has paid cash dividends each year since 1938 on its common stock. This is the 257th consecutive cash ... Continue reading
Harris Williams & Co. Advises AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. in Its Sale to American Capital Strategies
RICHMOND, Va.--March 8, 2006--Harris Williams & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. ("AAMCO" or the "Company") to American Capital Strategies ("American Capital"). The transaction closed on March 7, 2006 and was executed by Harris Williams & Co.'s Transportation & Logistics Group. Harris Wi ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Acquires NW Penn Auction Sales/Warren County Salvage in Erie, Pennsylvania
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--March 8, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced the acquisition of NW Penn. Auction Sales/Warren County Salvage located in Erie, Pennsylvania. This acquisition represents the fourth IAA location in Pe ... Continue reading
-- Worldwide Experts, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Motorcycle Safety Foundation Staff Present the Latest Information on Vital Two-Wheel Safety Issues The Motorcycle Safety Foundation will host the year's largest assemblage of the world's foremost motorcycle safety experts, a special forum to review a ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Announces 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Teleconference Date
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 8 -- Metaldyne Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss its 2005 fourth quarter and year-end financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Timothy ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 8 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release its results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2005 on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call that will be simultaneously broadcast liv ... Continue reading
HARTFORD, Conn.--March 8, 2006--i-MARK, Inc., the leading provider of web-hosted eBusiness solutions for discrete product manufacturers, has witnessed a significant shift among the small-to-medium-size businesses (SMBs) in their utilization of the Internet. Looking beyond websites as just another vehicle to distribute ... Continue reading
Advanced support material system to expand 3D metal fabrication horizons ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 8 -- Solidica today announced the award of a 24 month, $468,233 project from the National Science Foundation to develop a next generation support material delivery system for its Formation(TM) product platform. The Phase II ... Continue reading
American Railcar Industries, Inc. - Fourth Quarter 2005 - Earnings Conference Call
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--March 8, 2006--American Railcar Industries, Inc. , will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter results on Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. Central Time). This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at American Railcar Industries, Inc. ... Continue reading
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--March 8, 2006--American Railcar Industries, Inc. today reported its fourth quarter and year-end 2005 financial results. For the three months ended December 31, 2005, sales were $166.0 million and the net loss attributable to common stock was $1.8 million or $ 0.17 per diluted share. The Company's resu ... Continue reading
Atlanta-Area Polaris Dealerships Team to Raise Money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp
--Dealerships to donate $10 of each Polaris ATV and RANGER Sale to Kyle and Pattie Petty's Camp and present the Pettys with a special gift before the Golden Corral 500 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT: To kick off the 2006 NASCAR racing season at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlant ... Continue reading
--Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP: WHAT: Closing arguments in Haroun Mehdipour's negligence lawsuit against The City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 9:45 AM in Los Angeles Superior Court/West Los Angeles Division before the Hon. John L. Segal, Department C, 1633 P ... Continue reading
Emercent Solutions Announces Web-Based Transportation Solution
CHICAGO, March 8 -- Emercent Solutions, LLC announced today it will unveil TEX, a web-based transportation exchange, at the 2006 CAR Conference in Las Vegas on March 8, 2006. TEX was developed to increase logistic efficiencies while improving profit margins. Sizable to your PDA, smart phone or integrated into your curr ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) Helps You See and Talk to the Fleet Around-the-Clock
GPS-Buddy Tracking and Messaging Technology Available on Select Garmin Navigators HANNOVER, Germany, March 8 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , is pleased to announce a close partnership with GPS-Buddy, a technology company that provides logistical tracking and management solutions for businesses wit ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) c-Series(TM) Gets New Features, Functions
HANNOVER, Germany, March 8 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that it has expanded its best-selling line of StreetPilot c-series automotive navigators with offerings that include exciting new features. The StreetPilot c500 series was formally unveiled at CeBIT, Europe's premier electr ... Continue reading
H&E Equipment Services Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2005 Results
BATON ROUGE, La.--March 8, 2006--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Fourth Quarter 2005 Highlights -- Revenues increased 41.0% to $185.5 million. -- EBITDA (as defined below) increased 66.7% to $42.7 million. -- Income from operations ... Continue reading
Manteca's Scott Speed Begins Formula One Career This Weekend
Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Manteca's Speed, Former Russell Racing School Star, Begins Formula One Career This Weekend SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Manteca native Scott Speed will make history this weekend in Bahrain when he becomes the first American to start a Formula One race since Michael Andretti ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.--March 8, 2006--Pace's new WebRoute feature at www.pacebus.com is the suburban agency's latest online tool encouraging people to consider public transportation in their commuting mix. With the new WebRoute feature, anyone interested in checking out travel options in their community, or anywhere ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., March 8 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. has been awarded the Pro Patria Award by the Oklahoma Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The award was presented to the company in recognition of its steadfast support of its employee reservists at a ceremony on February 23. Dollar Thrifty wa ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--March 8, 2006--Standard Parking Corporation , one of the nation's largest providers of parking management services, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2005. A solid fourth quarter capped a strong fiscal 2005, yielding full-year net income of $14.7 million and earnings per share of ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Subsidiary to Close Rushford, Minnesota Facility
LIVONIA, Mich., March 8 -- Kelsey-Hayes Company, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced the decision to close its Rushford, Minn. facility. This decision is based on the steadily increasing cost pressures in the controls marketplace and the need to remain competitive to secure new business grow ... Continue reading
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Presents at Citigroup REIT CEO Conference
ROCKVILLE, Md.--March 8, 2006--Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) presents today at the Citigroup REIT CEO Conference. A replay of the company presentation is available at (402) 220-0737. No passcode is necessary. The replay will be available for 30 days. WRIT is a self-administered, self-managed, equity re ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. Reports Restructure of Monona Operations
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, March 8 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported plans to restructure certain of its Monona Wire Corporation ("Monona") operations. The company acquired all of the stock of Monona Corporation, the parent of Monona Wire Corporation, on June 3, 2005. The plan calls for the closure of its Sprin ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Executive Changes in North America
Tokyo - March 9, 2006: Nissan announced changes to its senior leadership team in North America, aimed at furthering the company’s drive to sustaining long term profitable growth. Related changes to specific senior positions in Nissan Europe are also announced. “We face significant challenges in an increasin ... Continue reading
2006 Ford Fusion Chosen International Car Wash Association's "Most Washable Car"
Americans are passionate about their cars, but it’s time to come clean, according to a revealing and ironic survey by the car-wash industry Americans definitely "feel the love" for their cars and trucks, but they’re not showing it when it comes to keeping up with their babies’ hygienic needs, accordin ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroën Presents Best Supplier Trophies
Paris - March 9, 2006: For the second year in a row, PSA Peugeot Citroën has presented its Best Supplier Trophies, designed to showcase its excellent relationships with suppliers. Trophies were awarded to suppliers committed to partnering with the Group to drive greater shared efficiency, and whose performance in 2005 ... Continue reading
Ford VP Calls For Integrated Push Toward Renewable Fuels Before Senate Committee
WASHINGTON - March 9, 2006: Calling on lawmakers to "act with urgency," a Ford executive today told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that policies are needed to support an aggressive, integrated approach by industry and government stakeholders to develop renewable fuels and advanced technology vehicles ... Continue reading
FreedomRoads, Nation's Largest RV Retailer, Acquires Bill Waits RV Super Center
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--March 8, 2006-- High Performing Savannah RV Dealership Strengthens Company Market Position in Southeast United States; On Site Camping World Addition To Open In Fourth Quarter 2006 Chicago-based, FreedomRoads, LLC., the nation's largest RV retailer with annual revenues of $1.4 billion today announce ... Continue reading
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Teleconference West Region Media Mark Martin (Driver of the No. 6 AAA Ford Fusion) As part of the monthly series of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series conference calls, West Region media members took part in a question and answer session with NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver Mark Martin on Tuesda ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Second Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., March 8 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a second quarter dividend of 10 cents a share on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the first quarter of 2006. The second quarter dividend is payable on June 1, 2006 to shareholders of ... Continue reading
2007 Camry Hybrid Our Reviewer's Corrected Mileage
Because of the flap generated by the low fuel economy readings in my test of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, I asked for, and received, the car for a quick weekend of re-testing. We drove the car to my daughter’s, a trip of 375 miles, more than four times the mileage of the original test. In the original test, I only ad ... Continue reading
smart Gets Smart Navigation With Garmin GPS
HANNOVER, Germany, March 8 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced that smart, the iconic automotive brand of DaimlerChrysler, will begin offering the smart portable navigator -- a Garmin GPS designed for the cockpit of smart's fortwo and forfour models. The smart portable navigator is a d ... Continue reading
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