Toyota to cut Japan output 6 pct in 2003/04
TOKYO, April 23, 2003; Reuters reported that Japanese auto maker Toyota Motor Corp plans to cut domestic output by six percent this business year as it shifts more of its production overseas, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun newspaper said on Wednesday. Production figures for the business year that ended on March 31 will be an ... Continue reading
ProQuest Company Appoints Senior Management
Andrew Wyszkowski appointed President of ProQuest Business Solutions, Bruce Rhoades named Senior Vice President, Strategy & Technology for ProQuest Company ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 22 -- ProQuest Company , a leading provider of information solutions and content to the library, classroom, automotive and powersports marke ... Continue reading
'New Cockpit Human-Machine-Interface Concept' WHO: Siemens VDO Automotive Cockpit Modules and Systems Marketing Manager William David Jeffery. WHAT: Representing one of the world's leading automotive electronics innovators, Jeffery will give an in-depth presentation on the delivery of driver information through new, mo ... Continue reading
Toyota Earns the Gold For New Green Buildings
New Complex Largest Ever to Earn Award TORRANCE, Calif., April 22 -- The largest "green" building complex in the United States officially opened its doors for business today as part of Earth Day celebrations at the headquarters of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. The project received a Gold Level Certification from the ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 22 -- AutoZone, Inc. will be making a presentation to the investment community at the Lehman Brothers Sixth Annual Retail Seminar on Monday, April 28, 2003, beginning at 10:40 a.m. ET. A live broadcast of the presentation will be available online in the Investor Relations section of www.autozone.c ... Continue reading
Art Fosters a Creative Work Environment WHAT: Since DaimlerChrysler Services North America opened the doors to its new Farmington Hills headquarters in September 2002, the company has taken measures to foster a creative work environment through the disbursement of artwork, both permanent and changing exhibitions, throu ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corporation Schedules Release of Earnings for Third Quarter Fiscal 2003 Conference Call
TORRANCE, Calif.--April 22, 2003--Edelbrock Corporation today announced that it will release earnings for its Third Quarter Fiscal 2003, before the market opens on May 6, 2003. Senior management consisting of Vic Edelbrock, President and Chief Executive Officer and Jeffrey L. Thompson, Executive Vice President and Chie ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 22 -- Johnson Controls recently appointed Paul Lambert as vice president and general manager, Quality and Quality Systems - North America at the company's Automotive Systems Group. In this position, he is responsible for providing leadership and continued improvements in Johnson Controls' consist ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach, Inc. Announces Expiration of Stock Option
MIDDLEBURG, Pa., April 22 -- Kingsley Coach, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: KNGS) announced that on April 4, 2003 it issued to Dan Rubin of Rubin Investment Group, Inc. an option to purchase 4,000,000 shares of Kingsley Coach common stock. Mr. Rubin exercised the option to purchase 100,000 shares. On April 15, 2003 the option ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Economic Times Force Consumers to Purchase Used Cars Instead of New Ones
-- Our economy, with the impact from the war in Iraq, has many Americans wary of purchasing big-ticket items -- especially cars. A new national survey finds more consumers are pursuing used cars instead of new ones because of our current economic climate. Get video here You can reach the story directly by going to http ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre-Race: K.J. Finds a Stiff Challenge Away from the Race Track
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net K.J. Finds a Stiff Challenge Away from the Race Track ACDelco Cavalier driver encounters three foes tougher than his Pro Stock competitors Sugar Hill, Ga., April 21, 2003 - In the last five weeks, Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Racing ... Continue reading
ObjectFX Growth Continues With Product Technology Group Upgrades
MINNEAPOLIS--April 22, 2003-- Company strengthens Java/J2EE software platform capabilities with increased staffing ObjectFX's growth continues to drive internal staffing promotions and additions. The company, which just recently announced staff additions in its leading Government Division, now is further increasing sta ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
SAN ANTONIO--April 22, 2003--Rush Enterprises Inc. , whose continuing operations includes the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Texas, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003. In the first quarter, the Co ... Continue reading
Stratasys Reports Record Q1 Revenue & Earnings
MINNEAPOLIS--April 22, 2003--Stratasys, Inc. today announced the highest first quarter revenue and earnings in the Company's history. The Company reported revenues of $10,677,641 for the first quarter 2003, up from $6,396,389 for the prior year period. The Company reported net income of $1,143,576, or $0.20 per share, ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon Reports Second Quarter Results
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--April 22, 2003--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (AMEX symbol TO) reported that net income for its second fiscal quarter was $211,000, or $.07 per diluted share, compared to last year's results when the Company had net income of $192,000, or $.06 per diluted share. Revenues for the second quarter were $6,138, ... Continue reading
CTS Continues Profitable Performance; Delivers Strong Positive Cash Flow
ELKHART, Ind.--April 22, 2003--CTS Corporation today announced first quarter 2003 results, with diluted earnings per share of $0.02, $0.01 better than consensus estimate. First quarter revenues were $105.8 million, down 6% from the first quarter of 2002. The decline in sales from the year ago period primarily reflects ... Continue reading
Rent-A-Center, Inc. Expects to Exceed High End of Current Earnings Guidance
PLANO, Texas--April 22, 2003--Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the "Company") , the largest rent-to-own operator in the country, announced today that it expects to exceed the high end of its previously announced first quarter 2003 guidance of $1.37 per diluted share by approximately $0.04 to $0.05. "Our increased guidance is prima ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, Auto Club 500 Advance
CONTACT: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge Auto Club 500 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Auto Club 500 (race 10 of 36) TRACK: California Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, April 25, 3:00 p.m. PT RACE: Sunday, April 27, 12:00 p.m. PT B ... Continue reading
Review - 2003 Cadillac Escalade - Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The second generation of Cadillac's Escalade SUV debuted partway through 2001 as a 2002 model. It was meant to bring young, affluent buyers into the Cadillac fold, and succeeded beyond Cadillac's expectations as it became a status symbol among trendsetters like professional athlete ... Continue reading
Glacier The Budweiser Autosport 2003 Show will broadcast live from McGilvery's Speedway beginning at 7:00 PM (CDT) and can heard in Indianapolis on KOOL 101.9 FM. Scheduled guests include... Al Unser... a 4 time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and currently serving as driver coach for the IndyCar Series. Kenny Brack... ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Employees Receive JSAE Award for Development of High-Strength Plastic Used in Functional Integration Modules Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 22, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda employees will receive a Technological Development Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers of J ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--April 22, 2003--Power Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:PWTC) in conjunction with B.C. Research, Inc. (www.bcresearch.com) is pleased to announce a master license agreement with NXCELL Batteries, Inc. (www.nxcell.com) an Advanced Battery Technology Co. Under the terms of the master license agreement, Power Technolog ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Reports Improved Results
-- Company reports EPS of 2-cents per share, reversing prior year net loss -- EBIT improves 15 percent to $31 million -- EBITDA improves 14 percent to $70 million -- Revenues increase 14 percent as favorable platform mix helps original equipment sales outpace market -- Restructuring program realizes $6 million in savin ... Continue reading
First Quarter Highlights: - Achieved total revenue growth of 17.1 percent to $2.6 billion - Increased total merchandise sales by 7.1 percent to $1.7 billion - Increased quarterly U.S. same-store merchandise sales by 4.5 percent - Increased total gasoline revenue by almost 50 percent to $824.6 million - Grew total gasol ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, April 22 -- BorgWarner Inc. delivered earnings of $1.65 per share in the first quarter of 2003 on a 22% sales increase. New business worldwide and demand for the company's technology for fuel-efficient engines in Europe and four-wheel drive systems in North America continues to drive growth. Financial Results: ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Results - 8% FFO and 6% Net Income Per Share Growth
MCLEAN, Va., April 22 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The Company reported record first quarter revenues, net income and funds from operations (FFO). Total revenue ... Continue reading
COSTA MESA, Calif.--April 22, 2003--Ceradyne, Inc. announced the hiring of James V. Portugal as Semiconductor Product Manager in the Company's Advanced Ceramic Operations Sales and Marketing Department. The Company seeks to expand the range of opportunities for its advanced technical ceramic materials and products. Rep ... Continue reading
Eclipse Magnetics Secures Contract with Parmargan Products Ltd.
BOCA RATON, Fla.--April 22, 2003--Spear & Jackson (OTCBB:SJCK) has announced that its Division Eclipse Magnetics has just secured a contract for new generation magnetic sorting machines with Parmargan Products Ltd. Eclipse Magnetics, the renowned UK based Magnetics Company designed, built and delivered the new generati ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--April 22, 2003--The Cooperative for Open Dealer Applications (CODA), an automotive industry consortium promoting open technology standards, today announced that the EDS Automotive Retail Group (ARG) has joined as a founding member. Previously announced members include Auto Town, the Paul Gillrie Institute, Pro ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Files Proposed Disclosure Statement for Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 22 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) has filed a proposed Disclosure Statement with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware in its Chapter 11 reorganization case. The Court must approve the proposed Disclosure Statement, which provides additional details to the Plan ... Continue reading
NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway Now at NASCAR SpeedPark
NASCAR SILICON MOTOR SPEEDWAY SIMULATORS NOW RUNNING AT NASCAR SPEEDPARK INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2003) – The new NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway (NSMS) attraction at the NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains opened this past weekend, signaling the first time that NSMS’s proprietary simulated racing experience has expanded ... Continue reading
Stewart & Stevenson Opens New Training Centers
HOUSTON, April 22 -- Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. will open a new 18,000 square-foot training center in Houston in May 2003. In addition, a new training center opened at the company's Sacramento, Calif., Customer Service Center in January 2003. "Stewart & Stevenson is increasing its long tradition of providing se ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Mass.--April 22, 2003--Waters Corporation reported today first quarter 2003 sales of $221 million, an increase of 10% over the $200 million in sales reported for the first quarter of 2002. This growth is comprised of 2% organic growth (prior to currency effects) and an 8% benefit from foreign exchange in the q ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Speak at the Lehman Brothers Sixth Annual Retail Seminar
ROANOKE, Va., April 22 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. today announced Lawrence P. Castellani, Chairman and CEO, and Jimmie L. Wade, President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the Lehman Brothers Sixth Annual Retail Seminar on Monday, April 28, 2003 at 2:25 PM Eastern Time. The public is invited to ... Continue reading
Axcess Inc. (OTCBB: AXSI.OB) Retains MRB As Investor Relations Counsel
Company Intends to Intensify Its Communications Efforts Towards All Segments Of The Investment Community DALLAS, April 22 -- Axcess Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AXSI.OB) , an emerging provider of intelligent electronic security surveillance systems announced today that it would retain MRB Investor Relations as its chief finan ... Continue reading
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Wins Contract With Hanson Building Materials America
SAN RAMON, Calif.--April 22, 2003--ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) today announced it has earned both the lubricants and coolants business for Hanson Building Materials America (HBMA), the leading supplier of heavy building materials to the construction industry. This preferred supplier relationship further stre ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide berichtet über einen drastischen Anstieg bei der Konsolidierung von Motorenplattformen
Frankfurt, Deutschland, April 22 -- Die Konsolidierung der Motorenplattformen hat sich gemäß einer Analyse von CSM Wordwide, die auf einer CSM-Konferenz im Mai in Frankfurt, Deutschland, präsentiert werden soll, sowohl in Nordamerika als auch in Europa schnell fortgesetzt. Diese Motorenkonsolidierungen sind das Resu ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--April 22, 2003--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), an industry leader for more than 20-years in developing and manufacturing custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that Cabela's, the world's foremost outfitter of outdoor gear and equipment is now o ... Continue reading
I-Logix' Complete Tool Chain Selected by Saab for Development of Body Electronics Systems
SAN FRANCISCO--April 22, 2003-- Saab Commits to Model-Based Design using I-Logix Rhapsody(R), Statemate(R), And Rhapsody(R) in MicroC I-Logix announced today that Saab, Sjuntorp, Sweden, will utilize Rhapsody, Statemate and Rhapsody in MicroC in an integrated tool chain, providing an advanced model-based development pr ... Continue reading
IMPCO Purchases 50% of BRC S.r.l.
CERRITOS, Calif., April 22 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. , announced today that the purchase of 50% of BRC S.r.l. will be effective on May 8, 2003. President and CEO, Robert Stemmler, who will be in Milan, Italy to sign the official documents stated, "This event brings together two leaders in the alternative fuel industr ... Continue reading
Inbound Logistics Selects Nistevo as a 2003 Top 100 Logistics Information Technology Provider
MINNEAPOLIS--April 22, 2003--Nistevo Corp., the leading Collaborative Logistics Network(SM), announced today that it has again been named by Inbound Logistics magazine as a 2003 Top 100 Logistics Information Technology Provider. Nistevo was selected from more than 300 companies that Inbound Logistics' editors compared ... Continue reading
International, Non-Package Segments Drive UPS 1st Quarter Results
ATLANTA--April 22, 2003--UPS today reported solid first quarter results driven by its international and non-package businesses, with both segments generating strong revenue growth and record-setting profits. The U.S. package segment experienced volume declines during the first two months of the quarter, exacerbated by ... Continue reading
izmocars Strikes Agreement with Yahoo! Autos to Provide Consumers with 360 Degree Virtual Tours
SAN FRANCISCO--April 22, 2003--izmocars (http://www.izmocars.com), a developer of interactive Internet tools for the automotive industry, today announced a new relationship with Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com), an informative and objective site for people looking to buy, sell or research automobiles. As a key ... Continue reading
Next Inc. Introduces Its ``RPM Sports USA'' Web Site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--April 22, 2003-- Next, Inc. "Races" ahead with WWW.RPMSPORTSUSA.COM Next Inc. (OTCBB: NXTI) announces its new E-Commerce web page www.rpmsportsusa.com for its Motor Sports Division "RPM Sports USA(TM)" to market the Company's specially designed cutting edge "Motor Sports Automotive" line. Featured a ... Continue reading
Global Extremes: Mt. Everest - 4Runners of Adventure STAMFORD, Conn., April 22 -- Outdoor Life Network announced last night at 10:00 PM ET/PT the five athletes who will attempt to summit Mt. Everest, the world's highest pinnacle, on the new original adventure series, "Global Extremes: Mt. Everest - 4Runners of Adventur ... Continue reading
SpaceDev Announces Streaker(TM) Launch Vehicle
SpaceDev Propulsion Technology Spin-Offs From SpaceShipOne Program POWAY, Calif., April 22 -- SpaceDev (BULLETIN BOARD: SPDV) announced today that it has created a propulsion program that includes the SpaceDev Streaker(TM) -- a low-cost small launch vehicle -- an orbital transfer space tug -- and other propulsion produ ... Continue reading
All-New 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Rides on Next Generation Michelin(R) Pilot Sport(R) Tires
New Michelin(R) Pilot Sport(R) tires provide ultimate high-performance ride to Chrysler's new international sports coupe GREENVILLE, S.C., April 22 -- Great lines! That's what many people will be saying when they take a look at the all-new 2004 Chrysler Crossfire when it hits dealerships mid-summer in North America and ... Continue reading
Coachmen's First Quarter Conference Call on the Internet
ELKHART, Ind., April 22 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call for the 2003 first quarter and outlook on Tuesday, April 29, 2003. The live broadcast of Coachmen's quarterly conference call will be available online at www.companyboardroom.com on Apri ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive, Cyclics Corp. Sign Marketing Agreement
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., and SCHENECTADY, N.Y., April 22 -- Dow Automotive has entered into a long term agreement with Cyclics Corporation for marketing the cyclic form of polybutylene terephthalate (CBT(R)) resins into the global automotive, bus, truck, and rail markets. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. This mar ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive, Cyclics Corp. Sign Marketing Agreement
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & SCHENECTADY, N.Y.--April 22, 2003--Dow Automotive has entered into a long term agreement with Cyclics Corporation for marketing the cyclic form of polybutylene terephthalate (CBT(R)) resins into the global automotive, bus, truck, and rail markets. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. This ma ... Continue reading
REDEX Recreation Vehicle Network Selects Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds New Markets Group delivers document management agreement with leading network of independent RV retailers DAYTON, Ohio, April 22 -- The New Markets Group of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that REDEX has selected the company as its document management solutions provider. Terms of the agreemen ... Continue reading
Textron Units Introduce Groundbreaking Environmentally-Friendly Products
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--April 22, 2003-- First All-Electric Greens Mower and European LP Gas-Powered Golf Car; First Turf Care Companies To Achieve ISO 14001 Responding to growing environmental concerns and requirements, two Textron Inc. units have introduced innovative new environmentally-conscious products, primarily for t ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, April 22 -- To meet the industry's demand for professional service technicians, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) -- one of the nation's leading providers of technical education training -- announced today that it is investing $54.2 million to expand its facilities across the country, including relocat ... Continue reading
Delphi Announces Executive Staff Personnel Changes For Delphi Product & Service Solutions
TROY, Mich., April 22 -- Delphi Corporation today announced the following organizational changes for Delphi Product & Service Solutions effective immediately. Bethany M. Bernthal, currently director, public affairs & communications at Delphi Steering in Saginaw, Michigan is named director, brand management and communic ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Operating Results for the First Quarter 2003
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--April 22, 2003--Tower Automotive, Inc. , today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. For the first quarter of 2003, revenues were $733 million, compared with $668 million in the 2002 period. Net income for the first quarter of 2003 was $12 million, or $0.21 per ... Continue reading
National R.V. Holdings Reports First Quarter 2003 Results
PERRIS, Calif., April 22 -- For the first quarter ended March 31, 2003, National R.V. Holdings, Inc. today reported a net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.42 per share. This result compares to a net loss of $3.3 million, or $0.34 per share, for the first quarter of 2002. The manufacturer of Class A motorhomes and travel tra ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 22 -- According to the U.S. Department of Energy, if all tires in the United States were properly inflated, it would save four million gallons of gasoline every day. In fact, significantly under-inflated tires can reduce gas mileage by one mile per gallon. Underinflation also reduces tire life a ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Strong First Quarter 2003 Results
BELLEVUE, Wash.--April 22, 2003--"PACCAR Inc reported excellent results for the first quarter of 2003," said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. First quarter net sales and financial services revenues were $1.9 billion, an increase of 28 percent from the first quarter of last year. Net income of $110. ... Continue reading
Ashland Inc. Announces March Quarter Results
COVINGTON, Ky., April 22 -- The following was issued today by Ashland Inc. : Fiscal 2003: Second quarter highlights * Ashland reports net loss due to a sluggish economy and seasonality of businesses * Road construction operations report large operating loss, reflecting the harsh winter and higher energy prices * Operat ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Porsche Cars North America have teamed up again to offer a unique East Coast driving package featuring Porsche's 2003 Cayenne, a vehicle with dynamic capabilities that truly can be described as sporting. Enthusiasts can choose from the new Cayenne, the Boxster or the ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Declares Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22 -- Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on its common stock of 1 cent per share, payable on June 13, 2003, to shareholders of record on May 30, 2003. Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercia ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--April 22, 2003--The Fuel Cell Contamination Control(TM) (FC3) division of filtration leader Donaldson Company, Inc. today announced a formal research partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory to study the effect of ambient contaminants on the performance, life and durability of proton exchange membra ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Reports Second Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--April 22, 2003--Rockwell Automation, Inc. , a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions, today reported fiscal 2003 second quarter net income of $49 million (26 cents per share). This result includes a charge of $3 million after-tax (1 cent per share) related t ... Continue reading
QUANTUM and Sumitomo Sign Agreement
IRVINE, Calif., April 22 -- QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , announced today the signing of an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 8053 JP, ADR: SSUMY/OTC), one of the world's leading trading and investment firms. Through this alliance, Sumitomo will have exclusive rights to re ... Continue reading
Chinese Car Maker Zhejiang Geely Holding Looks At Future
SHANGHAI April 22, Zheng Jin writing for Dow Jones reported that Zhejiang Geely Holding (Group), China's homegrown private automaker whose rapid sales last year grabbed the attention of foreign rivals, aims to be the country's top selling maker of economy model vehicles. "Geely has made great achievements in the past y ... Continue reading
National Monster Truck Exhibit to Premiere at Chicago's Museum of Science And Industry
SAN ANTONIO, April 22 -- Clear Channel Exhibitions and the Museum of Science and Industry announce the premiere opening of Monster Trucks: The Science of Extreme Machines, a new one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them. The exhibit opens to the public on May 23, 2003 and ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Announces First Quarter 2003 Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 22 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) today reported a first- quarter net loss of $34 million, compared to a net loss of $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2002. Excluding charges for restructuring activities, asset impairments, losses from divestitures, Chapter 11 and Admin ... Continue reading
Rogers' Materials Help Make Cars 'Smarter'
ROGERS, Conn.--April 22, 2003-- "Drivers get increased comfort, convenience and safety" Rogers Corporation today announced that a variety of its materials have been designed into automotive applications that assist today's drivers to avoid both moving and stationary objects, as well as provide improved comfort and conv ... Continue reading
FrontRowCars.com Brings Leasing to the Used Car Online Marketplace
CINCINNATI--April 22, 2003--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), an innovator in online, direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has launched www.frontrowcars.com. The website is an exclusive online marketplace for late-model, used vehicles that are available for purchase, finance or lease. There are a number of websites ... Continue reading
Toyota's All-New 2003 4Runner Enhances Value With New Appearance Package and Price Decrease
TORRANCE, Calif., April 22 -- The Toyota 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) enhances styling and value with a new exterior Appearance Package for SR5 grades and a price decrease for all V6 models. Containing exterior features previously available only on its upscale Limited grade, 4Runner's new Appearance Pac ... Continue reading
South Korea GM Daewoo To Recall 8,872 Cars
Monday 10:46 pm ET SEOUL April 21, 2003; Dow Jones reports that GM Daewoo Automotive & Technology Co. will recall 8,872 units of its sub-midsized model Lacetti and its compact model Kalos, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said in a statement Tuesday. The ministry said GM Daewoo found defects in bolts for ... Continue reading
Japan's Honda names Fukui President
TOKYO, April 22, 2003; Reuters reports that Honda Motor Co, Japan's second-biggest automaker, on Tuesday named senior managing director Takeo Fukui as its new president, replacing Hiroyuki Yoshino. A change at the top had been rumoured for some time since Yoshino has been at the helm for about four years, the usual ten ... Continue reading
weather.com Helps New Car Shoppers Select All-Weather Features and Options
Leading Weather Web Site Launches Auto Advisor As Part of Popular Driving Section ATLANTA, April 21 -- Sixty percent of people considering a new car purchase obtain information online at some point in the process.(1) For many of these people, how their automobile will perform under varied weather conditions is a concer ... Continue reading
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.--April 21, 2003--The first retrofit product that reduces both black soot and smog-producing emissions from diesel engines has been verified to be effective by the California Air Resources Board. Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls announced the verification today. The air board verified that the Long ... Continue reading
Crunch Time for Oakley's Scelzi at Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Round 6 of 23 Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway Race Date: April 25-27, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 IT'S CRUNCH TIME FOR SCELZI GOING INTO BRISTOL BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 21, 2003) -- It's only April and j ... Continue reading
Matco Tools' Bazemore On Course to Repeat in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Mac Tools Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals Round 6 of 23 Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway Race Date: April 25-27, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 DEFENDING BRISTOL CHAMPION BAZEMORE ON COURSE TO REPEAT BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 21, 2003) -- Defending Br ... Continue reading
Land Rover 64 Challenge Kicks Off Final Stage of Competition in Las Vegas
WHO: Land Rover G4 Challenge WHAT: The G4 Challenge is a global adventure that tests the skills of men and women from 16 countries in various adventure sports and off-road driving tasks. Having been around the world since the start of the Challenge, the competitors are heading back to the West Coast to kick off the fin ... Continue reading
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