Dealer.com Acquires IsuzuDealers.com
LOS ANGELES, April 10 -- Dealer.com, Inc., One of the nation's fastest growing auto dealer web solution providers recently announced the acquisition of IsuzuDealers.com, the nation's largest SUV dedicated web site. "We saw it as a natural fit," states Mark Bonfigli, President and CEO of Dealer.com. "We already have ver ... Continue reading
Gas Prices on the Decline, AAA Reports
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 10 -- AAA reports the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in Washington has decreased more than five cents in the past month to $1.798 per gallon. In Idaho prices have decreased three cents in the past month to $1.704 per gallon. The national average for self-serve regular unlea ... Continue reading
`Futuristic' Self-Cleaning Glass Available Now from Pilkington
Asset Caption: One way that windows with self-cleaning glass work (left), is by hydrophilic action. The hydrophilic action of Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass causes water to sheet, rather than streak and spot, as it does on ordinary glass (right). The other way that self-cleaning glass works is the dirt-des ... Continue reading
Award Notes "New Standard of Performance" CARY, N.C., April 10 -- "Automotive News" recently presented its prestigious 2003 PACE Award to Delphi Corp. for its MagneRide suspension technology, utilizing Rheonetic(TM) magnetorheological (MR) fluid from Lord Corporation. Lord Corporation, the supplier of Rheonetic MR flui ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show Names Barry Toepke to the New Position Of Director of Communications
LOS ANGELES, April 10 -- The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the leading international consumer and trade events, today announced that Barry Toepke will become the show's director of communications. Toepke will be responsible for the auto show's public relations and industry relations programs effective May 5. "B ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Ertl Changes Name to RC2
BOLINGBROOK, Ill.--April 10, 2003--Racing Champions Ertl Corporation today announced that it has changed its company name to RC2 Corporation effective yesterday. The Company will also begin trading under a new NASDAQ stock symbol: RCRC , effective today. Additionally, as part of the integration of facilities with recen ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Bowtie Bullet Points: Chevrolet Notes for the Japan Indy 300 Twin Ring Motegi Motegi, Japan Round 3 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Sunday, April 13, 2003 Chevy Keeps on Winning Chevrolet and ... Continue reading
EATONTOWN, N.J.--April 9, 2003--Rex E. Luzader, Millennium Cell Vice President, Business Development for Transportation and Hydrogen-Fuel Infrastructure, speaking yesterday in Germany, unveiled Millennium Cell Inc.'s entry into the early adopter markets of consumer electronics and standby power. Millennium Cell is a le ... Continue reading
SiriCOMM and VES Introduce a Breakthrough in Wireless Automotive Diagnostics
Patented Wi-Fi Process Provides Real-time, Remote Vehicle Performance Data JOPLIN, Mo., April 9 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) and Vehicle Enhancement Systems, Inc. announce a breakthrough in wireless automotive maintenance diagnostics with their recent demonstration of the InstaCheck system. InstaCheck incor ... Continue reading
Dtomi, Inc. Completes Acquisition of the Air Spring Powered Lowerable Suspension Assembly Patent
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.--April 9, 2003--Dtomi, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Dtomi")(OTCBB:DTOI), announced it has completed its acquisition of the air spring powered lowerable suspension assembly patent from its owner, John Simpson, of Richland, Washington. Under the terms of the asset purchase agreement, Dtomi acquired th ... Continue reading
Share the Road Safely in Springfield; Professional Truck Drivers Offer Safe Driving Tips
Over 46,400 vehicles travel I-55 through Springfield each day. With so many vehicles on the highways, it's more important than ever that motorists learn to share the road safely with large trucks and other commercial vehicles. In a highway scenario, professional truck drivers will demonstrate how to drive safely around ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley johnt@c2group.com 248.227.0110 Stu Hayner Personal Appearance at “Thursday Thunder on Pine” Pre-race festivities get underway at Long Beach Detroit – April 9, 2003 – Kicking off the weekend’s events for round 2 of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGo ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Second Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., April 9 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a second quarter dividend of 10 cents per share, on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the first quarter of 2003. The second quarter dividend is payable on June 2, 2003 to shareholders ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--April 9, 2003--A survey shows that 86 percent of California drivers don't know how to properly check their tire pressure. To help reverse this alarming statistic, a California lawmaker is taking steps to raise awareness of the importance of tire safety. Assemblyman Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, represent ... Continue reading
Nissan Opens 268,000 Square Foot Operations Center in Irving, Texas
IRVING, Texas--April 9, 2003--Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC), the financing arm of Nissan North America, Inc., has relocated to its new 268,000 square foot customer service center in Irving, Texas, just west of Dallas. The build-to-suit facility is located on a 14.8-acre site adjacent to Nissan's South Cent ... Continue reading
FOYT/HARRAH'S TEAM AIMS TO REGROUP, WITHDRAWS FROM MARTINSVILLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: John King Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 pprplus14@aol.com FOYT/HARRAH'S TEAM AIMS TO REGROUP, WITHDRAWS FROM MARTINSVILLE MOORESVILLE, N.C. - In an effort to catch up on building up resources and test for upcoming events, the No. 14 Foyt/Harrah's Racing team has withdrawn its en ... Continue reading
Effective with his retirement from GM Will Help Guide Growth of Performance-Improvement Services and Turnaround Equity Firms SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 9 -- John F. Smith Jr., Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer of General Motors Corp., has been appointed Chairman of the joint Advisory Board of AlixPartners LLC, ... Continue reading
Dodge Ram Teams Look to Expand Series Lead as They Maneuver Through Martinsville
<<ole0.bmp>> CONTACT: Todd Goyer Patrick Mason Dodge Motorsports Golin/Harris o: (248) 512-0041 o: (312) 729-4331 c: (773) 354-2825 dodge RAM teams look to expand series lead AS THEY MANEUVER THROUGH MARTINSVILLE MARTINSVILLE, Va., (April 9, 2003) - The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams of Dodge Motorsports will try ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-race: Warren Johnson is Quietly Confident Heading to Houston
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson is Quietly Confident Heading to Houston GM Performance Parts Grand Am looks for second win of 2003 at O'Reilly Spring Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., April 8, 2003 - Less than one week after the conclusion of final eliminat ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sales Show Slight Increase in First Quarter
Over 200,000 MINIs Delivered Since Market Launch MUNICH, Germany, April 9 -- The BMW Group's sales showed a slight increase in the first quarter 2003 compared with the same period last year, at plus 0.5%. Overall, 261,570 BMW and MINI brand vehicles were delivered to customers (previous year: 260,270). In March, sales ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 5 of 23 O'Reilly Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK Race Date: April 11-13, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 WITH RUNNER-UP FINISH IN VEGAS, BAZE AIMS FOR THE TOP IN HOUSTON HOUSTON (April 9, 2003) -- With ... Continue reading
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