Young Drivers and the New Cell Phone Law
Jul 18, 2005
Guest Editorial by: Randy Williams, President of AAA Minnesota/Iowa BURNSVILLE, Minn., July 18 -- Last week, a new law was passed to prohibit the use of cell phones, whether handheld or hands-free, by young drivers with provisional licenses. While AAA Minnesota/Iowa agrees all drivers should self-regulate the use of ce ... Continue reading
Louis To Distribute SmarTire For Motorcycles
Jul 18, 2005
OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, July 18 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced today that Detlev Louis Motorradvertriebs GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, the largest mail order company for motorcycle garments and technical parts in Europe, will be distributing SmarTire for Motorcycles. SmarTire for Motorcycles is ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2005
- Unites ADP's Shoplink Estimating System and ADP's w.e.b.Suite2005 Dealer Management System - - Dramatically Enhances Vehicle Graphics, Revolutionizes the Industry with Electronic Part Price Updates and introduces I-CAR Toolbar to Shoplink Platform - SAN RAMON, Calif., July 18 -- ADP Claims Services Group today announ ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports Second Quarter 2005 Income
Jul 18, 2005
CLEVELAND--July 18, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced net income per share of $1.37 for the second quarter of 2005, an increase of 33 percent over net income per share of $1.03 in the second quarter of 2004. Sales in the quarter were a record $2.83 billion, 18 percent above the ... Continue reading
NARSA Convention and Trade Show, Oct30-Nov.4. 2005
Jul 15, 2005
July 15, 2005 Dear Editor, Pasted below, please find a press release about the 53rd Annual NARSA Convention & Trade Show, Oct 30-Nov. 4, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nev. In case you need it, I have available two print-quality photos from last year's NARSA Convention and Trade Show, which is held in conjunction with the Automoti ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2005
CLEVELAND--July 15, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it has reached agreement to purchase Tractech Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialized differentials and clutch components for the commercial vehicle markets, for a price of $54 million. The transaction is expect ... Continue reading
Inventor Seeks Patent for Children's Protective Automobile Helmet
Jul 15, 2005
The new child safety device links to video, music and game systems to encourage use. HOUSTON, July 15 -- Amateur inventor of a children's lightweight automobile helmet, Michael P. Fleming has filed a formal patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for his new child safety device. "The time ... Continue reading
Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone Top List of Largest North American Rubber Companies
Jul 15, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, July 15 -- Goodyear, Michelin North America Inc. and Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. head the list of the largest North American rubber product companies in the latest ranking of public and private companies compiled by Rubber & Plastics News. The annual RPN study, based on 2004 sales in North America, s ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Has High Hopes For New Site
Jul 15, 2005
AKRON, Ohio, July 15 -- Flush with more than 1 million Web page views in June, Dunlop tire marketers are pinning increased tire sales on a Web site redesign. Dunlop officials said today that the new Web site encourages automotive enthusiasts to research, compare prices and order tires. A prominent button on the site be ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Impressed With New Yamaha Products
Jul 15, 2005
SALEM, Ohio, July 15 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, having recently attended Yamaha's 50th Anniversary convention, said today, motorcycle enthusiasts will be impressed wi ... Continue reading
A. O. Smith Announces Second Quarter Earnings
Jul 15, 2005
MILWAUKEE, July 15 -- A. O. Smith Corporation today announced second quarter earnings of $6.5 million or $.22 per share. The reported earnings include the impact of an after-tax charge of $7.9 million or $.26 per share primarily related to a previously announced restructuring program. Excluding the charge, second quart ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2005
OLATHE, Kan., July 15 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , unveiled four new innovative automotive GPS navigators today that offer consumers exciting new choices and further solidify Garmin's leadership in the automotive industry. From the smallest, most affordable car navigator, the StreetPilot i3 and ... Continue reading
Garmin(R) Offers Text-To-Speech and Optional Traffic Capability in the New StreetPilot(R) 2720
Jul 15, 2005
OLATHE, Kan., July 15 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today introduced the StreetPilot 2720, a premium GPS automotive navigator that offers text-to-speech and traffic interface capabilities. "The StreetPilot 2720 continues the legacy of our full-featured line of portable GPS automotive navigation ... Continue reading
Garmin Introduces the StreetPilot(R) i-Series(TM): A Small Wonder in Car Navigation
Jul 15, 2005
OLATHE, Kan., July 15 -- Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today introduced the StreetPilot i2(TM) and i3(TM), a new line of small, inexpensive automotive GPS navigators that make driving fun. No larger than a baseball and starting at just $299.99 (MSRP), the StreetPilot i-series is destined to be a hi ... Continue reading
Michelin and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Roll Out Ticket Refund Process for F1 Fans
Jul 15, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS, July 15 -- Michelin North America, Inc. and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) announced today the details of the ticket refund process for ticket holders to the 2005 Formula One United States Grand Prix (USGP). All tickets purchased for race day (June 19, 2005) are eligible for the Michelin ticket ref ... Continue reading
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