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Rand McNally Introduces the Harley-Davidson(R) Ride Atlas Custom-Built for Motorcycle Riders

Rand McNally Introduces the Harley-Davidson(R) Ride Atlas Custom-Built for Motorcycle Riders

Ride Atlas of North America Features Select Harley-Davidson Rides, Exclusive Rand McNally Motorcycle Maps, Can't-Miss Stops and Rider Tips SKOKIE, Ill., May 2 -- There are road trips and then there are rides. Rand McNally and Harley-Davidson know the difference: Cars take to the interstate for a road trip and bikers hi ... Continue reading

Magna announces first quarter results

Magna announces first quarter results

AURORA, ON, May 2 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------ March 31, March 31, 2006 2005 ---------- -- ... Continue reading

Visteon Announces First Quarter 2006 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance

Visteon Announces First Quarter 2006 Results and Raises Full Year Guidance

Highlights * First quarter 2006 net income of $3 million - up $166 million versus 2005 * Strong momentum implementing three-year plan * Full-year 2006 EBIT-R guidance raised * Product sales of $2.8 billion * Significant business wins strengthen customer diversification VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 2 -- Visteon Corpor ... Continue reading

Patents And Technology For ''Contractive'' Suspension To Be Auctioned

Patents And Technology For ''Contractive'' Suspension To Be Auctioned

LONDON--May 2, 2006--ThinkFire, the leading intellectual property advisor to high-tech companies worldwide, announced today that it has been retained by Mauro Bianchi SA and its major shareholder, Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire SA, to sell its patents and technology in "Contractive" suspension for motor vehicles. ... Continue reading

Ford Realigns Global Design Team

Ford Realigns Global Design Team

Dearborn MI May 1, 2006; Ford Motor Company has realigned key players within its global design team, more strategically leveraging the strengths of some of the industry’s most talented design leaders. “We’re changing up several leadership positions within our powerhouse of global design talent,” sai ... Continue reading

OPTIMA Batteries(R) Unveils The 'Full Ride' Contest

OPTIMA Batteries(R) Unveils The 'Full Ride' Contest

New promotion gives consumers the chance to win $50,000 in vehicle upgrades MILWAUKEE, May 1 -- OPTIMA Batteries(R), a division of Johnson Controls Inc., is launching a national contest to promote OPTIMA batteries through an online and retail promotion on May 1, 2006. The "Full Ride" contest will award one lucky winner ... Continue reading

Yamaha Launches Repower Promotion

Yamaha Launches Repower Promotion

KENNESAW, Ga., May 1 -- Yamaha Marine Group today announced a promotion offering current used boat owners as much as $6,635* in benefits on eligible repowers. "This is an opportunity for the owner of an older boat to enjoy the benefits of a new-technology Yamaha outboard," said Dale Barnes, Yamaha Division Manager, Mar ... Continue reading

Drew Industries Reports Record Sales and Profits in 2006 First Quarter

Drew Industries Reports Record Sales and Profits in 2006 First Quarter

Increased Sales in Both RV and Manufactured Housing Segments Drive Profits in First Quarter 2006 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 1 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported its net income increased 75 percent to a record $10.2 million, on a 35 percent increase in net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Drew, ... Continue reading

'Hands-Free' Navigation With Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) 2820

'Hands-Free' Navigation With Garmin(R) StreetPilot(R) 2820

Garmin Announces Bluetooth on a Portable Automotive and Motorcycle Navigator OLATHE, Kan., May 1 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the StreetPilot 2820, a premium automotive and motorcycle navigation device for customers, as well as a configurable platform for Garmin's growing list o ... Continue reading

Breakthrough Technologies Institute Releases Report on State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Activity

Breakthrough Technologies Institute Releases Report on State Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Activity

WASHINGTON--May 1, 2006--Tax credits, public benefit funds, interconnection standards - many states have begun to implement initiatives, policy and partnerships to help bring fuel cells and hydrogen to commercialization while bringing economic prosperity and environmental relief to their towns. Breakthrough Technologie ... Continue reading

Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM)to Offer NAVTEQ Traffic RDS(TM) Capabilities for North America

Magellan(R) RoadMate(TM)to Offer NAVTEQ Traffic RDS(TM) Capabilities for North America

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & CHICAGO--May 1, 2006--Thales' navigation business, leading global innovator of Magellan outdoor and vehicle navigation solutions, and NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced today that the Magellan RoadMate 760 and 700 portab ... Continue reading

Reg Technologies Inc. Neighbourhood Electric Vehicle ('NEV') Completion Update

Reg Technologies Inc. Neighbourhood Electric Vehicle ('NEV') Completion Update

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 1, 2006--Reg Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or "Reg") (TSX VENTURE:RRE) (OTCBB:REGRF) is pleased to announce that Anuvu reports they have been making and building fuel cell components over the last couple of weeks for Reg Technologies, Inc.'s NEV. The final cutting and assembly of th ... Continue reading

Automotive Industry Experts Invited to Explore the Future of 'Bling' at the Harris Interactive 'Roll Out at the Ritz' Automotive Conference

Automotive Industry Experts Invited to Explore the Future of 'Bling' at the Harris Interactive 'Roll Out at the Ritz' Automotive Conference

ROCHESTER, N.Y. May 1 -- Topic: Third Annual "Roll Out at the Ritz" Automotive Conference "Roll Out at the Ritz," sponsored by Harris Interactive(R) and News/Talk WJR 760 AM, takes an innovative look at aftermarket trends including vehicle customization, product development, overseas manufacturing and the latest in "bl ... Continue reading

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Launches New Automotive Industry Global Expert Directory

GlobalAutoIndustry.com Launches New Automotive Industry Global Expert Directory

TROY, Mich.--May 1, 2006-- Industry's First Global Business Directory Contains Over 1,000 Global Experts in 14 Categories and 104 Subcategories, from 25 Different Countries GlobalAutoIndustry.com, the leading worldwide portal and intelligence source for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of the GlobalA ... Continue reading

AMSOIL Introduces New Ea Air Induction Filters Featuring Nanofiber Technology for Maximum Engine Performance

AMSOIL Introduces New Ea Air Induction Filters Featuring Nanofiber Technology for Maximum Engine Performance

SUPERIOR, Wis.--May 1, 2006--AMSOIL unveiled today its new line of universal air induction filters, designed to replace stock oil wetted gauze or foam conical filters typically supplied by K&N, Injen, Green, AIRAID, AFE, TrueFlow and more. AMSOIL Ea Air Induction Filters offer superior efficiency, excellent airflow and ... Continue reading

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