- Advance Auto Parts to Webcast Annual Investor Conference
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, announced it will be holding its annual investor conference at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. - Mitsubishi Announces Employee Holiday Pricing Now for Everyone on HD1000U Home Theater
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality presentation and display products, today announced that it will extend the employee holiday pricing of its HD1000U high-definition, 720p projector to the general public. This new price of $999 is the same that every Mitsubishi Electric employee pays to bring home and enjoy an HD home theater projector for the holiday season. - UnitedAuto Group to Participate in JPMorgan Consumer & Retail Holiday Conference
United Auto Group, Inc. (NYSE:UAG), an international automotive retailer, announced today that Anthony Pordon, Senior Vice President, will be a presenter at the JPMorgan Consumer & Retail Holiday Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled to occur at 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time on November 28, 2006. - Chevron Debuts New Toy Car at SF Auto Show and Redesigns Web Site to Celebrate
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. this month released the newest addition to the Chevron Cars® family, Brent Blizzard, in time for the holiday season. A red rugged, snow-covered 4x4 equipped with a snowboard on the roof rack, Brent Blizzard, currently showcased at the San Francisco Auto Show through Nov. 26, is available for a suggested retail price of $7.99 at select Chevron® gasoline retail locations or by visiting www.ChevronCars.com. - ILS Division at Force Protection, Inc. Records Dramatic Growth in '06
Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc.'s (OTCBB:FRPT) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) division reported dramatic expansion in 2006, with an estimated 400% increase in revenue to date. - Schaeffer's Daily Market Blog Features: J. Crew Group, General Motors, MGM Mirage
Among the stocks featured in the November 22 edition of Schaeffer's Market Blog are J. Crew Group (NYSE:JCG), General Motors (NYSE:GM), MGM Mirage (NYSE:MGM), Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE:FCX), and Coldwater Creek (NASDAQ:CWTR). Schaeffer’s Market Blog is just one of the many free market commentaries written every day at www.SchaeffersResearch.com - the home of Bernie Schaeffer and Schaeffer's Investment Research. - Ford Selects Eaton Compressors For Use In Its FreedomCAR Fuel Cell Program
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced today that it has been selected by Ford Motor Company to provide advanced air delivery compressors to the automaker’s FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership fuel cell demonstration program. - Autobytel and Van Tuyl/Automotive Investment Group, Nation's Largest Privately Owned Auto Dealer
Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq:ABTL), a leading Internet automotive marketing services company, and Van Tuyl (VT/AIG, Inc.), the nation's largest privately owned automotive dealership group, today announced that the companies have signed an agreement to create a national online customer referral program from Autobytel to VT/AIG’s dealerships. The marketing agreement will encompass Van Tuyl's franchises in ten states. - Avantair Continues to Expand Piaggio Avanti Fleet
Avantair, the exclusive provider of fractional aircraft shares in the Avanti P.180 aircraft, announced it took delivery of another Avanti II, its fifth delivery since September. Its fleet now comprises 29 aircraft. The company anticipates operating a fleet of approximately 40 aircraft by the end of FY2007. - Eaton Awarded Couplings And Hoses Contract For The New Boeing 787 Commercial Aircraft
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced today that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide quick-disconnect coupling products and hose products for the new 787 Dreamliner commercial aircraft. The potential value of the contract award is estimated at more than $88 million over the life of the program. - Jaguar and MicroTRAKgps Launches JaguarWatch – First to Market With Internet Based Theft Recovery
MicroTRAKgps, a division of The Tracking Corporation (Pink Sheets:MIOK), a provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology solutions, today announces the launch of JaguarWatch, a newly branded Auto Theft Recovery System developed by MicroTRAKgps exclusively for Premier Automotive Group Manufacturer, Jaguar Cars North America. - EcoEnergizer Launches Online Payment System, Expedites Payments to Independent Distributors
EcoEnergizer, an internet-based company specializing in automotive fuel enhancers, announced today that it has launched an online payment system, www.MyEcoPay.com, to expedite paying its growing independent distributor base. - Arcelor Mittal Press Release on Dofasco
Arcelor Mittal*(ISIN:LU0140205948) (Pink Sheets:ARLOF) (Paris:LOR)has been informed that the directors of the Strategic Steel Stichting, the Dutch foundation that holds the shares of Dofasco Inc., decided on November 10 not to dissolve the foundation, which would have permitted the sale of Dofasco. The boards of both Mittal Steel Company NV and Arcelor SA had previously requested the directors of the foundation to dissolve the foundation in order to allow the sale of Dofasco. - Enova Working with World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Manufacturer, Tanfield’s Smith Electric Vehicles
Enova Systems, (AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), an early stage production company in an emerging industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a project with Smith Electric Vehicles, a division of The Tanfield Group Plc (TAN). - Mirror Image Enables Vehix.com to Launch High-Octane Web Site
Mirror Image® Internet today announced that online automotive portal Vehix.com has selected the Company to deliver its online streaming content. Specifically, Mirror Image will deliver on-demand streaming video for Vehix.com’s newly-launched VehixTV feature, as well as for all of Vehix.com. - Pacer Takes Home Two ''Quest for Quality'' Gold Medals in 2006 for Service Excellence
This year, two units of Pacer International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PACR), the North America third-party logistics and transportation services provider, have taken home prestigious gold medals for service excellence in the Quest for Quality competitions run annually by Logistics Management magazine. - Hot Web, Inc. Announces Official Opening of U.S. Corporate Internet Headquarters and Indoor Classic
Hot Web, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HWBI) announced today that the Company has officially opened its recently announced U.S. Corporate Headquarters and online administrative center in Boise, Idaho. Additionally, the Idaho Department of Transportation has approved Hot Web’s facility as a licensed and bonded dealer for the sale of cars, motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles. - Monster Motors Inc. Becomes Publicly Traded
Monster Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRMT) is pleased to announce the public trading of it shares.
Monster Motors, Inc., www.MonsterMotors.com, recently established itself as a publicly traded company. This decisive event gives Monster Motors an enhanced ability to effectively expand its online automotive system. - Nation’s Premier Heavy-Duty Vehicle Conference to Assess Industry Position in 2007
The 2007 engine and fuel regulations are finally here and the impacts of their implementation are reverberating throughout the heavy duty vehicle industry. Yet even as it reaches this milestone, additional challenges – health effects, further emission reductions, emerging global warming requirements, increases in efficiency, global harmonization – lie ahead for the industry in 2010 and beyond. - Alcoa Reaches Labor Agreement With International Association of Machinists in Cleveland
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that the International Association of Machinists (IAM), District 54, Lodge 10, has ratified a new 4-year labor agreement at Alcoa’s Cleveland Works facility. The agreement is the same one rejected by United Auto Workers Local 1050 last week. - ICON International Holdings, Inc. Selects Boeing 757/767 Models
Icon International Holdings Inc. (Pink Sheets:INIH) announced today that it has selected the Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 for utilization in its plans for providing all premium business class travel domestic and international routes. - Moller International’s 2-Passenger VTOL for Sale on Ebay
Moller International (OTCBB:MLER) announced today that its original two-passenger M200X prototype saucer-shaped vertical take off and landing aircraft, predecessor to its better known Skycar® aircraft, is going to be offered for sale on Ebay. The auction is anticipated to start at 08:00 AM PDT, Tuesday, 14 November, 2006. - SYLVANIA Unveils New SilverStar ULTRA Headlights
SYLVANIA is pleased to announce its newest lighting solution for safer night time driving; SilverStar® ULTRA™ headlights. SilverStar ULTRA headlights provide up to 25 percent increased down road visibility, increased side road visibility and up to a 20 percent brighter light, compared to standard halogen headlights. They also last up to 30 percent longer than regular SilverStar headlights. - IntelliChoice.com Names Top Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Programs for 2007
IntelliChoice.com, the leading provider of cost of ownership and value analysis and part of PRIMEDIA’s Automotive Digital Group, today announced the winners of the eighth annual ranking of certified pre-owned (CPO) manufacturer sponsored programs. Ending Jaguar’s five-year reign, Cadillac was selected as the best Luxury program and Volkswagen was recognized for the third straight year for best Non-Luxury program. - Freescale Celebrates General Motors Supplier of the Year Award at Austin Headquarters
Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B), the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors, is commemorating its latest Supplier of the Year award from General Motors on Thursday, Nov. 9 at its Oak Hill headquarters in Austin. Freescale is the only semiconductor company to receive this prestigious GM recognition in two consecutive years during the 14-year history of the award program. - RailAmerica to Present at the Baird Industrial Conference
Michael J. Howe, the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of RailAmerica, Inc. (NYSE:RRA) (“RailAmerica” or the “Company”), will present the Company's strategic and financial overview at the Baird Industrial Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. The Company's presentation will begin at 4:40 p.m. Eastern Time. - Viasystems Announces Lead Free HASL Capability
Viasystems, Inc., a global provider of printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical components and assemblies, announced today that it has added lead free HASL capability. The alloy utilized with this capability is SnCuNi (Nihon Superior SN100C) and the equipment contains both pre and post clean sections to insure the high quality of the products produced by Viasystems. - Hybrid Consortium Presents Award at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Yokohama, Japan
The Hybrid Consortium (“Consortium”), the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI), and the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS-22) presented the Hybrid Consortium’s Hybrid Vehicle Advocacy Award to Mr. & Mrs. Dave Spector at the opening reception of the 22nd Electric Vehicle Symposium on October 25, in Yokohama, Japan. Mr. Spector is a well-known television talk show host and personality in Japan and appears on several shows weekly nationwide. - 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R to Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)(Nasdaq:NSANY) today announced that it will introduce two exciting new performance vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show, November 29th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. - Group 1 Automotive Reports 25 Percent Increase in Third-Quarter Earnings Per Share
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported that net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2006, increased 22.2 percent to $26.4 million, on revenues of $1.6 billion. Diluted earnings per share grew 25.0 percent to $1.10. This compares with net income of $21.6 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2005. - GenTek Announces Closure of its Newark, N.J. Sulfuric Acid Production Plant
GenTek Inc. (NASDAQ: GETI) today announced that it will be closing its Newark, N.J. sulfuric acid production plant at the end of this year. The production and shipment of other products, aluminum sulfate and ferric sulfate, currently being sold from the Newark, N.J. location will continue without any interruptions. - Lowther to Retire from State Auto
The State Auto Insurance Companies today announced that Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel John R. Lowther will retire in 2007. He has resigned, effective immediately, from the Boards of Directors of State Auto Mutual and State Auto Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:STFC), but will continue to work with the Boards and Chairman and CEO Bob Restrepo as a senior advisor and acting general counsel. - State Auto Boards Elect New Officers
The State Auto Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Lorraine Siegworth as Vice President – Director of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness. In addition, Margo Lyon has been named Assistant Vice President – Director of Human Resources. - State Auto Boards Elect New Officer
The Boards of Directors of State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) and State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (Mutual) today named Larry Williams a vice president of all companies in the State Auto group. Williams was named a vice president of Meridian Security, a member of the State Auto group, in 2004. - ROI Brings Rhino RTV® and GWV Motor Home together at 2006 SEMA Show
Rhino Outdoor International, Inc. (OTCBB: RHOI), a business development company that acquires and consolidates outdoor activity based companies is pleased to announce that Rhino Off-Road Industries will feature the Great West Vans Sprinter Legend Anniversary Edition RV towing a Rhino RTV® in their exhibit at the SEMA show in Las Vegas October 31 – November 3. - MediaTrac Announces Next Generation LoyaltyTrac Automotive Loyalty Program
MediaTrac, the market leader in automotive loyalty programs, today announced the next generation of LoyaltyTrac, the company’s premier solution for marketing, tracking, rewarding, and analyzing customer purchases to build customer loyalty. It also announced that since January, automotive dealership reward card contracts have increased 200% from 1,000,000 cards sold in January to 3,000,000 through October, 2006. - XPEL Executive to Be Interviewed on 'AMERICA'S CAR SHOW'
XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV:DAP.U) announced today that its Chief Operating Officer Craig K. Clement, will be interviewed by AMERICA'S CAR SHOW host Tom Torbjornsen, on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. EST. - Nearly as Many Teens in Fatal Car Crashes During After School Hours as on Weekend Nights, According
Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on Friday and Saturday nights, but a new AAA Minnesota/Iowa analysis of crash data shows another time of the week – the after school hours – rivals weekend nights as the most deadly for teen drivers. The data reinforce the need for parents to be just as focused on monitoring their teens’ afternoon driving as during the weekend nights they’ve been conditioned to worry about, according to AAA Minnesota/Iowa. - Nearly as Many Teens in Fatal Car Crashes During After School Hours as on Weekend Nights, According
Many parents rightfully worry about their kids being on the road on Friday and Saturday nights, but a new AAA Minnesota/Iowa analysis of crash data shows another time of the week – the after school hours – rivals weekend nights as the most deadly for teen drivers. The data reinforce the need for parents to be just as focused on monitoring their teens’ afternoon driving as during the weekend nights they’ve been conditioned to worry about, according to AAA Minnesota/Iowa. - Autobytel Announces Most Requested Vehicles for Q3
Autobytel has announced its latest Consumer Choice report, revealing the most requested vehicles and overall buying decisions among Autobytel’s millions of shoppers during the third quarter. Here’s a quick look at the big winners and losers for Q3, and the trends that defined the quarter on Autobytel’s car buying websites: - Nissan and Marc Ecko Unveil the Ultimate in Urban Style with Customized Vehicles and Automotive
Last night, Nissan and Marc Ecko revealed what happens when two of the most design-forward companies in the automotive and fashion industries unite. - A&E’s Hit TV Series “King of Cars” Features Goldmark VP Frost as He Gets a “Frosted Out” Chopper
Goldmark Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GDKI), is excited to announce that Goldmark VP, Frost, will be showcased on A&E’s hit show, King of Cars, purchasing a Chopper Edition, 2006 Dodge Charger. The show has been filmed, is currently in the final editing process, and Frost has already taken the brand new “Frosted Out” show-car on tour. - Fitch Issues Presale Report on Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust 2006-B
Today, Fitch Ratings issued a presale report on Hyundai Auto Receivables Trust (HART) 2006-B discussing the analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+' ratings on the class A-1 notes, 'AAA' ratings on the class A-2 notes, A-3 notes and A-4 notes, 'AA' rating on the class B notes, 'A' rating on the class C notes and 'BBB' rating on the class D notes. - PRIMEDIA Names Greg Goff President, PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media, Digital
PRIMEDIA (NYSE: PRM), the country's leading targeted media company, today announced the appointment of Greg Goff to the position of President, PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media (PEM), Digital. Mr. Goff will oversee the online business strategy for PEM, managing growth across PEM's portfolio of category-leading Automotive, Outdoor and Action Sports brands, including Automotive.com and Equine.com. Mr. Goff will report to Steve Parr, Senior Vice President of PRIMEDIA Inc. and President of PEM. - International Truck and Engine Corporation to Build New Class 8 Diesel Engines in Alabama
International Truck and Engine Corporation, the principal operating subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), today announced it will build new, modern Class 8 “big-bore” diesel engines in Huntsville, Ala. - Rinehart Motion Systems to Debut New 100kW-Class Traction Drive at the 22nd Electric Vehicle
Rinehart Motion Systems LLC (RMS) debuts a new 100kW-class traction motor controller for Electric (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEV) that is roughly half the volume of comparable motor drives on the market today. - Barrett-Jackson Names Ford as Key Sponsor
Building on last year’s successful auctions in both Scottsdale, Ariz. and Palm Beach, Fla., Ford will team up with Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC as a key automotive sponsor. Barrett-Jackson has moved into high gear for the planning and execution of the Scottsdale auction open to the public January 15 - January 21, 2007, and is now accepting sponsorship proposals from other interested parties. - True Product ID Signs Major Contract with China Federation of Industry and Commerce Auto & Motorbike
Richard A. Bendis, President and CEO of True Product ID, Inc. (TPID) (OTCBB:TPDI) announced that its Chinese joint venture, True Product ID Technology (Beijing) Limited, has signed a nationwide contract with the China Federation of Industry and Commerce Auto & Motorbike Parts Chamber Of Commerce (AMP) and Hainan Yayuan Anti-Counterfeiting Paper Industrial Ltd. - Car Bows Used by BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Cadillac and General Motors
Car bows by King Size Bows are used by major automobile manufacturers and dealers nationwide to gift-wrap cars. General Motors used these beautiful giant car bows when the Oprah Winfrey Pontiac G6 cars were delivered. They have also been used in numerous television shows, movies, and print ads (http://www.kingsizebows.com/car_bows.htm). - Altairnano Exhibits NanoSafe Battery at SEMA Automotive Show
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading provider of advanced nanomaterials for use in energy, automotive, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial applications, is along with its partners, Phoenix Motorcars and Boshart Engineering, exhibiting at the SEMA automotive industry show being held October 31 through November 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. - AutoUSA Partners with Auto Dealer Traffic in New Search Engine Marketing Program
AutoUSA and Auto Dealer Traffic, Inc. today announced a joint program to offer internet marketing, search engine marketing, and search engine optimization services to retail automobile dealerships. The new AutoUSA search program provides another effective way for dealers to connect with online customers and drive traffic to their web sites. - Unique Whips Crew Executes Hot New Designs for Marc Ecko-Nissan Project
Will Castro and his crew at Unique Autosports on Long Island, N.Y. were selected by fashion icon Marc Ecko to execute his custom designs for two of Nissan’s most popular SUVs – the Nissan Pathfinder and Nissan Armada – giving each a hip, new design inspired by his *ecko unltd. and Cut & Sew clothing lines. - World Famous Gravity Racers to Be Auctioned at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction
Sixteen sleek, dynamic, technology-driven gravity racers built by the world’s top auto manufacturers will be sold at No Reserve during the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from Jan. 13-21, 2007, in Scottsdale, Ariz. The engineless speedsters will be displayed in the Showcase Pavilion before being moved to the field and demonstrated for crowds at Family Value Day on Jan. 15. - PPG Selected as Finalist For 2007 PACE Award
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has been named a finalist for the 2007 Automotive News PACE Award. The 13th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Award is presented by Microsoft, SAP, Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) and Automotive News. - Interpool, Inc. Announces a Domestic Chassis Pool Agreement with BNSF Railway Company
Interpool, Inc. (NYSE:IPX) announced today that it has reached a ten-year agreement with BNSF Railway Company for Interpool to manage domestic chassis pools and supply future chassis at all BNSF terminals handling domestic shipping containers. - Atlanta Driving Club Announces Luxury Car-Share Club
Atlanta Driving Club, Atlanta’s first luxury and performance car-share company, announces its inaugural fleet of vehicles and invites Atlanta car enthusiasts to “join the club!” With an initial membership offering, Atlanta Driving Club opened its car-vault doors, providing members worry-free access to a collection of luxury and high-performance automobiles. - Hexion Specialty Chemicals Launches Three New UV-Curable Inks For InkJet Printing Applications
Hexion Specialty Chemicals today announced the introduction of three new UV-curable ink sets for inkjet printing applications. The new inks are tailored to provide superior end user properties such as adhesion to difficult substrates, high flexibility, and low-dose curing. - 44th Design Automation Conference Adds New ''Wild and Crazy Ideas'' Track and Automotive Electronics
The 44th Design Automation Conference (DAC) has added a new “Wild and Crazy Ideas” (WACI) track and a special Automotive Electronics theme to make the electronic design automation (EDA) industry’s premier event even more valuable for the more than 11,000 developers, designers, researchers, managers and engineers from leading electronics companies and universities around the world who attend. - Textron Marine & Land Awarded Contract Modification for New Armored Security Vehicle Variant
Textron Marine & Land, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been awarded a contract modification by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM) to manufacture 64 Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) for a new configuration called the M707 Armored Knight. Approximately $35 million or 75 percent of the contract value has been awarded, pending final contract negotiations. - Prestigious Supplier Credential - Alcoa Wheel Products Celebrates Finalist Status for 2007 Automotiv
Alcoa Wheel Products is a finalist in the prestigious 2007 Automotive News PACE Award competition. The 13th annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Award is presented by Microsoft, SAP, Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) and Automotive News. - Accu-Sort® ProMat 2007 Presentations Offer Tips on Applying Automated Identification Systems
Accu-Sort Systems announced today that three of its experts in automated identification will be educators at ProMat 2007, January 8-11, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Part of the Knowledge Center, Accu-Sort’s 45-minute presentations will provide guidance on the capabilities and cost savings possible through proper deployment of auto-ID systems: from bar codes to RFID. For High Resolution Image: http://client.ggcomm.com/Accu-Sort/images/NewProduct.JPG - O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. Announces Dates for the 2006 Third Quarter Earnings
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ORLY) announces the release date for third quarter 2006 earnings as Tuesday, October 24, 2006, with a conference call to follow Wednesday, October 25, 2006. - Major Damage, or Just a Few Dings? Either Way, a Car Accident Can Be a Major Time Drain
More than 25,600 car crashes happen in the Hartford metropolitan area each year – that’s nearly 500 a week and 70 a day. When you consider that drivers involved in crashes generally report spending at least four full days either managing the process of getting their cars repaired or shopping for another car to replace the one that was totaled, that adds up to a lot of wasted time. - VIDEO from Medialink: A Co-Pilot for Your Road Trip
According to J.D. Power and Associates research, factory-installed navigation systems in automobiles have grown from a novelty in just seven years. Once available only in the highest-end luxury vehicles, today more than 10 percent of new cars and trucks sold, from premium to compact, will have the devices already installed. - Aldo Kamper Named as New Head of OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Group
OSRAM SYLVANIA today announced the appointment of Aldo Kamper as executive vice president and general manager for the NAFTA Region Automotive Lighting Division. In addition to heading up North American automotive operations, Kamper will oversee OSRAM SYLVANIA interests in Valeo Sylvania, a 50/50 joint venture with Valeo, and represent the Automotive group on the OSRAM SYLVANIA Executive Committee. - CHEP to Launch Global Track and Trace System
CHEP, the world leader in pallet and container pooling solutions, today announced the development of a worldwide system to provide trading partners in the supply chain with real-time visibility to products shipped on the company’s pallets and containers. - Carfax Renews Partnership with Sonic Automotive
Carfax and Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) today announced Carfax will remain the sole approved provider of vehicle history information for all Sonic Automotive Group dealerships. For the third straight year, Carfax Vehicle History Reports will play a key role in trade evaluations and building consumer confidence with Sonic customers. - Automation Gets Personal
Now scientists have automation for quality sample prep right at the bench. Promega Corporation recently introduced one of the first integrated systems in Personal Automation™; The Maxwell 16 System supports purification needs in life science, clinical research and forensics. - Group 1 Automotive Schedules 2006 Third-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2006, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, before market open. Earl J. Hesterberg, Group 1’s president and chief executive officer, and the company’s senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10 a.m. EST. - For Car Nuts, by Car Nuts: Racer’s Attic Web Site Offers Rare Treasures
Following a late evening of pints and racing lore, a group of automotive enthusiasts and vintage racing buffs launched a Web site named Racer’s Attic. The site lets fellow automotive and racing memorabilia seekers buy and sell precious finds from across the globe. Buying, selling and browsing the timeless pieces can be done at www.racersattic.com. - VaST Systems to Demonstrate Virtual System Prototyping for Automotive Electronics Development
VaST Systems -- the technology leader in embedded design -- will demonstrate virtual system prototyping solutions for the rapid design and development of automotive electronic control units (ECUs) at Convergence 2006 in Detroit from October 16 to 18, 2006. - ISA Announces Creation of Automation Standards Compliance Institute
ISA announced today the creation of the Automation Standards Compliance Institute. The Automation Standards Compliance Institute is an ISA-owned non-profit organizational entity that will assess automation-related standards compliance. The institute's charter includes a wide range of standards compliance assessments including, software or hardware products, implementation methods, solutions, companies and individuals. - eCarfly / CompleteAuto – Merger on Track
eCarfly, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECFL) announced today the company’s merger is on track and should be finalized in the next two weeks. Future business developments are on the way and we will keep the shareholders updated as progress continues. “I understand the frustration as the anticipation on the merger slowly progresses, we are working diligently with attorneys on both teams to bring closure to this merger,” stated Desmond Milligan, eCarfly, Inc. CEO. - ASV Introduces All New ScoutTM SC-50 Rubber Tracked Utility Vehicle
ASV, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASVI) has extended its patented rubber track undercarriage technology to the utility vehicle market with the introduction of its new Scout SC-50 rubber tracked utility vehicle. Targeted to a host of new markets and applications, the Scout SC-50 is the first rubber tracked utility vehicle in the market and is uniquely designed to bridge both industrial and recreational applications. - Isoclima S.p.A to Introduce New CromaLite Automotive Glass Products Using Research Frontiers’
Isoclima S.p.A., a licensee of Research Frontiers Incorporated (Nasdaq:REFR), announced today that Isoclima will feature its new CromaLite™ smart automotive glass products at two shows in Germany this month. These innovative smartglass products use next-generation SPD light-control film invented by Research Frontiers and produced by Isoclima which permits the amount of light passing through the glass to be automatically or manually controlled rapidly. - Norwich Union Deploys Teradata Active Data Warehouse for ''Pay As You Drive''TM Insurance
Teradata, a division of NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR), today announced that its active data warehouse will support the full launch of Norwich Union’s “Pay As You Drive”TM insurance service into the United Kingdom market later this year. - Ford & Harrison Merges with Chicago’s Matkov Salzman; Expands National Presence
Ford & Harrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm headquartered in Atlanta, will merge with Chicago labor and employment firm Matkov Salzman effective January 1, 2007. The merger strengthens Ford & Harrison’s position as one of the leading labor and employment law firms in the country. - Nissan’s All-New 2007 Sentra Launches with Breakthrough Marketing Idea
Inspired by the research photos taken inside the cars of hundreds of 20-30 year olds, the all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra will debut this month in an unprecedented marketing campaign. - Russian Rescue Craft “N007” to Turn Heads at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Event
N007 Tupolev, a vintage, top secret Russian rescue water craft, will attract second glances and high bids when it boards the auction block at the 36th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from January 13-21, 2007, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Lot #1307 was once used to rescue cosmonauts from the hazardous terrain of Siberia. - Opsware Customer BNSF Railway Company Named 2006 Network World Enterprise All-Star
Opsware Inc. (Nasdaq:OPSW), the leading provider of Data Center Automation software, today announced that its customer, BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), was named a 2006 Network World Enterprise All-Star for its exceptional use of Opsware Network Automation System. BNSF was honored in the Network Management category based on its strategic deployment of Opsware across thousands of network devices, including its mission-critical wireless infrastructure. - Hyundai Motor UK Ltd Taps TomorrowNow for J.D. Edwards OneWorld Maintenance and Support
TomorrowNow Inc., the most-experienced provider of third-party maintenance and support for enterprise software applications, today announced that Hyundai Motor UK Ltd., the UK distribution and servicing subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co., has switched to TomorrowNow Support Services to save 50 percent on their annual maintenance and support costs for their J. D. Edwards OneWorld B7.3.3.2 applications. - Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces Next-Generation PLC
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., a major supplier of industrial automation equipment, has introduced its FX3U Series line of next-generation SuperMicroTM programmable logic controllers that offer unmatched execution speed, performance-enhancing instructions and unparalleled connectivity. - Third Annual User Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Loan Protector Insurance Services, a leading independent provider of customizable lender-placed insurance programs for lenders and mortgage servicers, recently hosted its 2006 Annual User Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas from August 20th to 22nd, 2006, attracting a record number of attendees from financial institutions across the U.S. This year marks the highest participation yet at the Loan Protector annual event. - Alcoa Receives Top Marks in Corporate Governance and Ethics
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) received top rankings on its corporate governance practices and ethical reputation by two major rating agencies.
Alcoa received an excellent standard of corporate governance with an overall rating of 9.5 on a 10-point scale in the 2006 report of GovernanceMetrics International® (GMI), an independent global corporate governance ratings agency. This compares with an average score of 6.5 for the Industrial Metals sector. - 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Set to Debut at Orange County Auto Show
The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s (Nasdaq:NSANY) first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, October 4 – 8, 2006. - Renault, Nissan and GM Terminate Alliance Discussions
General Motors, Renault and Nissan (Nasdaq:NSANY) said today that they had agreed to terminate discussions regarding a proposed alliance among the three companies. - AAA Announces Free Car Care Maintenance Inspections During October Car Care Month
During AAA Car Care Month in October, participating AAA Clubs of Minnesota and Iowa Approved Auto Repair (AAR) facilities are offering AAA members free car care maintenance inspections to help identify potential car problems. - Porsche Reports September Results
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced that sales for the month of September in the U.S. were up 3 percent over the same month in 2005. Year-to-date, September's results helped the Porsche brand continue to outpace last year's record-setting figure. - Carfax Expands Accident Information
Carfax today announced an expansion in the scope of police-reported accident data from the state of Hawaii available through Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Anyone shopping for a used car now has access to more information about a vehicle’s accident history to help determine the extent of damage. Buyers and sellers can then use this information to direct a mechanic inspection and confirm the vehicle was properly repaired. - Grant Thornton LLP Acquires Stout Risius Ross, Inc.’s Restructuring and Performance Improvement
Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International (GTI), one of the six global accounting organizations, has acquired Stout Risius Ross, Inc.’s (SRR) Restructuring & Performance Improvement (RPI) Group. The acquisition complements existing global automotive expertise and services of Grant Thornton member firms and enhances Grant Thornton LLP’s U.S. Recovery & Reorganization Services practice. - Telecom (New Zealand) and Navman use Wavecom Technology for new Monitored-Vehicle Security Solution
Telecom New Zealand, a New Zealand mobile network provider, Navman a world leader in electronic navigation systems and Wavecom SA (Paris:AVM) (NASDAQ:WVCM) (ISIN:FR0000073066), a leader in wireless communications solutions for automotive, industrial (machine-to-machine) and mobile professional applications; announced the selection of Wavecom wireless technology for an innovative monitored-vehicle security solution that is soon to be released into the New Zealand market. - Working Wiper Blades Increase Visibility, Decrease Accidents
Properly functioning windshield wiper blades could prevent some of the estimated one million accidents that occur annually in the reduced visibility driving conditions that accompany rain, snow and fog. - News From USW: USW Announces Intent to Terminate Goodyear Contract
News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that it delivered the required notice to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and that unless a tentative agreement is reached; the contract will terminate on October 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. EST. - Auto2auto.com Launches America’s Only True Online Auto Dealership
Consumers can now buy certified used cars over the Internet at prices below Kelly Blue Book values, thanks to auto2auto.com, America’s first and only true Internet automobile dealership - SPEED Picks up 4Th Season of Popular PINKS
PINKS, drawing more than two million viewers a week and being called “the hottest car show on television,” will come back for a fourth season on SPEED, with new episodes scheduled to debut in February. - Echelon Receives Home Automation Award
Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ:ELON), a global networking company providing technology and solutions for controls, smart metering, and energy and environment management, announced today that it has received the first annual Net-atHome™ award for its continued commitment to the advancement of the home automation industry. - Washington Automotive Professional Selected as 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year
NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Ernesto Cerrillo the 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Cerrillo, who is employed by Allen’s Auto Parts, Inc. in Tonasket, Washington, is the eighth individual to receive this special parts professional honor within the NAPA system. - Alcoa Forms Chinese Automotive Casting Alliance with SMW Automotive Hong Kong
Alcoa announced today that it has signed an agreement with SMW Automotive Hong Kong to form an alliance to produce cast aluminum chassis and suspension components and modules for the automotive industry in China, South Korea, Japan and the Asia Pacific region. - ChannelNet Debuts Automotive Industry’s Lease-end Marketing Program
ChannelNet today announced the launch of the automotive industry's first-ever online lease-end marketing program for a global leader in the automotive industry. The innovative new program uses a combination of interactive emails and personalized Web sites to walk lessees through the lease-end process including the option to lease or purchase a new car. - Note Time Change: How Does Your Personal Vehicle Fit?
WHAT: Come witness the launch of this first-of-its-kind program that could make a lifesaving difference to both older drivers and their loved ones. Developed by the American Society on Aging, and in collaboration with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, CarFit is the first program to offer older adults the opportunity to check how their personal vehicles “fit” them.
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