DULLES, Va.--Aug. 11, 2003--America Online, Inc.-- -- AOL Autos Teams Up with Most Trusted Brands in the Auto Industry To Simplify the Car Buying Process: Edmunds.com, AutoTrader.com, Consumer Reports, Kelley Blue Book and More -- New Online Destination on AOL, CompuServe, and Netscape Represents Most Effective Way for ... Continue reading
JUST A BRITISH TAURUS, OR A NEW CLASSIC? By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. VP & Co-Publisher I remember once seeing a new Jaguar XKE in the early 1960s, when my family lived in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn. Seeing an XKE parked on the street in that neighborhood was a momentous event. It was the topic of discussion in school ... Continue reading
WHATTA CAR! By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. VP & Co-Publisher Essentially, there are four steps to falling in love with the GTI, and frankly, they’re the same four steps to falling in love with every Volkswagen and Audi vehicle. Step 1: You get in the car ad sit down. There’s something about every VW product that j ... Continue reading
2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION - Review
THE CROTCH ROCKET WITH 4-WHEELS By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. VP & Co-Publisher The long awaited and highly touted Evo finally made landfall in North America, and it’s everything Mitsubishi said it would be. However, I must admit, it took two different tests drives for me to find that out. The first test drive was duri ... Continue reading
Review -2003 SUZUKI AERIO & AERIO SX - Review
THEY’RE SPUNKY! By Marc J. Rauch<br> Exec. VP & Co-Publisher Suzuki’s continued status, as one of the other Japanese brands, is really quite regrettable, especially for consumers who need a sensible economical alternative and want something a little different. The perfect case-in-point is the Aerio. While s ... Continue reading
'Official Auto Parts Retailer of Infineon Raceway'
SONOMA, Calif.--Aug. 11, 2003--NAPA AUTO PARTS has agreed to a strategic partnership to become the "Official Auto Parts Retailer of Infineon Raceway," raceway officials announced. The three-year partnership with NAPA includes a comprehensive on-site branding platform, as well as promotional rights to one of the most we ... Continue reading
100 Years of Harley-Davidson History Celebrated on One Big Day
36 Dealers of the Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association Unite for East Coast's Largest Harley-Davidson Celebration at Maple Grove Raceway READING, Pa., Aug. 11 -- The Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association -- comprised of 36 dealers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia -- have united ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Aug. 11 -- The SUV has become as much a part of the American roadway as any type of vehicle previously produced. As automakers continue refining SUVs, making them more car-like than truck-like, they are turning with increasing frequency to materials that absorb or isolate sound to protect passengers from e ... Continue reading
Motors in Wheel Give GM 'Jump' on Advanced Technology Vehicles
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 -- Imagine a vehicle that can give you sports car performance, better fuel economy, unrivaled ride and handling, and enhanced vehicle safety simultaneously. Engineers at General Motors Corp. have developed a potential breakthrough technology, called wheel hub motors, that could dramatically increas ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Corporation Announces Appointment of Stockman as CEO
TROY, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed David A. Stockman, the Company's Chairman of the Board, to serve as Chief Executive Officer in order for Mr. Stockman to take a more active role. The Company further announced that in light of Mr. Stockman's a ... Continue reading
Court's Decision Regarding NHTSA Regulation Broadens Market for SmarTire
Federal Appeals Court orders NHTSA to rewrite regulation that would have allowed for ineffective tire pressure monitoring systems OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 11 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) confirmed today that it strongly supports a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Ne ... Continue reading
AFL Automotive recibe un premio de Volkswagen
Editores de Negocios ALLEN PARK, Mich.ALLEN PARK, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)-11 de agosto de 2003--AFL Automotive recibió el premio del Grupo Volkswagen (Volkswagen Group Award ) de Volkswagen de México. El premio del Grupo Volkswagen, que comenzó a otorgarse en 2002, se da a los principales proveedo ... Continue reading
2003 Woodward Dream Cruise Kickoff Press Conference, Aug. 12
These Lanes Are Made for Cruisin' WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Pioneer Park on Woodward in Royal Oak Just North of Normandy (which is 13 1/2 Mile) and South of 14 Mile Road (on the west side of the road). WHY: Kick off for the 2003 Woodward Dream Cruise. Final opportunity to get Tips for Smooth Cruis ... Continue reading
AFL Automotive Receives Volkswagen Award
ALLEN PARK, Mich.ALLEN PARK, Mich.--Aug. 11, 2003--AFL Automotive was the recipient of the Volkswagen Group Award by Volkswagen of Mexico. The Volkswagen Group Award, which began in 2002, is given to the top suppliers in the areas of quality, development, excellence, logistics, entrepreneurial, and environmental. AFL r ... Continue reading
Associated Spring Goes Live with SupplyWorks Max - in Just 60 Days
BEDFORD, Mass.--Aug. 11, 2003-- Global Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturer Deploys SupplyWorks MAX(TM) to Comply with Ford MMOG Requirements and Synchronize with Suppliers SupplyWorks, Inc., the leader in end-to-end strategic sourcing and purchasing software that helps discrete manufacturers improve supply management, today ... Continue reading
Benson Michigan Preview #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson returns to his home state of Michigan this weekend when the NASCAR Winston Cup Series races at Michigan Speedway on Sunday. The Grand Rapids native is spending the week in Michigan before heading to the race track on Thursday night. Benson has finished ... Continue reading
Motorola's ASTRO 25(TM) Digital Public Safety Standard Transmission Mode used TROY, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Clarity Technologies Inc. (www.claritytechinc.com ) noise reduction CVC(R) "Clear Voice Capture" technology recently provided the General Motors Racing team's Corvettes an additional advantage complementing Motorola's ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 11 -- Profits are good. Sounds pretty straight forward, but in the current climate, not as easy as it might seem. This week on TheCarConnection.com, get a sense of the challenges facing the industry -- and some of the hot products that could separate the winners from the losers. TCC pulls the wraps off tw ... Continue reading
Lancaster Colony To Webcast Fiscal Year Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Lancaster Colony Corporation announced today that its 2003 fiscal year financial results will be released on Thursday, August 21, 2003, prior to the opening of the market, and will be followed by a conference call at 10:00 am EDT. The conference call will be webcast live via the Internet. To ... Continue reading
MARC Global Adds Key Executives to Management Team; Two Industry Veterans Take Operational Reins
DULLES, Va.--Aug. 11, 2003--MARC Global, a leading supply chain execution software and services provider, today announced the appointment of former Manhattan Associates executive, William Joyce, as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Professional Services, and Peter van Merode as Vice President and General Manager, Euro ... Continue reading
Minda IMPCO Ltd Inaugurates New Manufacturing and Technical Facility in India
CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 11 -- IMPCO Technologies, Inc. announced today the inauguration of a new facility for Minda IMPCO Limited in Gurgaon, India. The state-of-the-art 13,000 sq. ft. building will house manufacturing lines for the complete range of LPG/CNG systems for 2 wheelers, auto rickshaws, cars and buses. ... Continue reading
MVD Communications Achieves Platinum Certification Status with Avaya
CINCINNATI--Aug. 11, 2003--MVD Communications -- Company Helps Reynolds & Reynolds Reduce Costs, Improve Customer Satisfaction MVD Communications today announced that it has been certified as a Platinum BusinessPartner by Avaya , a leading global provider of communication networks and services to businesses. The Platin ... Continue reading
Optimal Wins Follow-On Contract from SAIC
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 11, 2003--Optimal Energy Systems Inc. has won a follow-on to an earlier contract from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide flywheel technology to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) through the U.S. Army Robert Morris Acquisition Center. Under the new award Optimal ... Continue reading
RUHLMAN AWARDED THIRD FOR TROIS-RIVIERES TRANS-AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RUHLMAN AWARDED THIRD FOR TROIS-RIVIERES TRANS-AM Greensboro, NC (Aug 10) Randy Ruhlman was awarded third place for his drive at the Trois-Rivieres Trans-Am in the #40 Preformed Line Products/Coyote Closure Chevrolet Corvette. The revised results provide Ruhlman with the position, points, and m ... Continue reading
Second Place finish for Team Target at Watkins Glen
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com>, work: (704) 662-9642, cell: (704) 500-6068 For Immediate Release Second Place finish for Team Target at Watkins Glen WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 10, 2003) --- At the second road-course race of the NASC ... Continue reading
Shanghai Tyre & Rubber Downgrades to C (pi) From B- (pi)
HONG KONG, Aug. 11 -- Xinhua Far East China Credit Ratings (Xinhua Far East), the pioneering undertaking to rank credit risk among Chinese corporations using international standards, today downgrades the B- (pi) long-term credit rating of Shanghai Tyre & Rubber Co Ltd ("STRC" or "the Company", SH A 600623, SH B 900909) ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Watkins Glen race
four! Terry Borcheller notched his fourth Rolex Sports Car Series win on Friday evening and moved to third in the Daytona Prototype driver championship, just one point off the lead. Borcheller, of Phoenix, and Forest Barber of Fort Worth, Tex., teamed for the win at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Barb ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Aug. 11, 2003--Altair Engineering Inc., a global leader in product design consulting, engineering software and high performance computing technology, announced today that the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Arizona State University (ASU) and the International Genomics Consortium (IGC) hav ... Continue reading
American Honda Premier Partner Program Honors R. L. Polk & Co. as a Top Supplier for 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 11 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Koichi Amemiya along with President and Chief Operating Officer Koichi Kondo recently presented the company's "Premier Partner Award" for excellence in quality, value and customer service to R. L. Polk & Co., a premier pro ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(TM) Receives R&D Magazine's Prestigious Top 100 Award
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11 -- Networkcar(TM), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that its telematics system has been selected by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced in 2002. Winners of this prestigious award are chose ... Continue reading
The World's First Comprehensive Alternative Fuel Vehicle Showcase Now Open in San Diego
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 11, 2003-- Regional Transportation Center Fuels, Services, Rents, Sells and Educates People on the Benefits of Alternative Fuel Vehicles The Regional Transportation Center (RTC), the world's first, most advanced and most comprehensive showcase of alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them, has ope ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Aug. 11, 2003--Midas, Inc. reported a loss of $32.7 million--or $2.10 per diluted share--for its second quarter ended June 28, 2003. For the quarter, the company recorded pre-tax business transformation charges of $50.8 million--or $1.99 per share after-tax--to establish an accrual for future warranty obl ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 11, 2003--U.S.-based Clean Air Partners Inc. (Clean Air), a leader in advanced emissions reduction technologies, and T. Baden Hardstaff (Hardstaff), a U.K.-based pioneer in the development of low emission trucks, today announced the next phase in the development of the Dual-Fuel(TM) truck project. Durin ... Continue reading
World's Largest Tire Gets New Look
Uniroyal(R) to invest $1 million in famous Detroit landmark GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 11 -- The Uniroyal(R) Giant Tire, the world's largest tire and one of the nation's most recognizable roadside icons, is undergoing a $1 million renovation. For nearly 40 years, visitors and locals driving into Detroit from Metro Airport ... Continue reading
Delphi and XM Radio Introduce Roady
The first complete satellite radio system for under $120 TROY, Mich. and WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation , and XM Satellite Radio , America's leading satellite radio provider, will launch their newest radio product for the vehicle, the Delphi XM Roady, in September. ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2003
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 11, 2003--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $94.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. This compares to net sales of $94.6 million for the second quarter of 2002, a decrease of 0.4%. Last year's second quarter demand was somewhat inflated by the pre-buy ahead of the ... Continue reading
Blown Engine Ends Sterling Marlin's Day at the Glen
Media Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, phone: (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Blown Engine Ends Sterling Marlin's Day at the Glen WATKINS GLEN, NY. (August 10, 2003) ---Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team ended a disappointing weekend with a blown engine o ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Continues to Gain Motor Home Market Share as 2004 Products are Launched
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Fleetwood RV, the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales, continues to gain market share as it launches several new or completely refreshed products. According to Statistical Surveys Inc., as of mid-year, motor home industry sales are up 8.2 percent (year-to-date unit sales January ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 11, 2003-- Television Ads Showcase Styling and Innovation That the Nissan Brand Embodies It's not your mother's minivan. As it launches advertising for the all-new 2004 Quest today, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is breaking from the traditional "family mobile" ad formula, and instead reversing the lon ... Continue reading
Land Rover Eden Prairie Takes 2003 TReK Title
FT. GARLAND, Colo., Aug. 11 -- Land Rover Eden Prairie of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has won the Land Rover TReK 2003. This triumphant three-man team bested thirty-eight other North American Land Rover retailer teams in the grueling off-road competition recently held at Forbes Trinchera Ranch, Colorado. The Minnesota-base ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Alice McGuire Vice President of Investor Relations
TROY, Mich., Aug. 11 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the appointment of Alice McGuire to the position of vice president, Investor Relations. McGuire will be responsible for ArvinMeritor's global investor strategy, including the integration of finance, communications, marketing and securities law compliance to ens ... Continue reading
Increased Media Coverage and Interest in Sport Compacts Drive Exterior Accessories Sales
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Sport compact exteriors is a rapidly growing market, driven by flash and glitz. As more opportunities arise for enthusiasts to display their vehicles, they are gaining recognition from their peers and Hollywood execs alike. As mainstream USA is becoming exposed to the exterior accessories m ... Continue reading
America Online and Edmunds.Com Announce New Marketing and Technology Alliance
DULLES, Va. & SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Aug. 11, 2003--America Online, Inc.-- -- Edmunds.com Powering New Cars Areas Across Several America Online Brands, Just As Car Buying Season Heats Up -- With Edmunds' Leading Tools and Services, It's Easier Than Ever for AOL, CompuServe and Netscape Users To Research The Latest Model ... Continue reading
Formula Ford Zetec Championship Race 2 Notes from Mid-Ohio
Race Two Notes from Mid-Ohio 4:11 PM – The field has begun to form up on the false following the Champ Car race. 4:12 PM – No. 23 Bomarito, race winner from Round Nine on Saturday, will start second. 4:13 PM – Starting on pole is No. 25 A. Prendeville, who captured his first career win on Saturday. ... Continue reading
Brazil Ford Car Builder To The World?
LONDON, Aug 11, 2003 Reuters reported that according to the Financial Times Ford is planning to double exports from Brazil in a bid to turn around its loss-making South American business without resorting to factory closures, the Financial Times said on Monday. The newspaper said that the U.S. carmaker was studying pla ... Continue reading
Hyundai Net Profits Profit From Exports
SEOUL, Aug 11, 2003; Reuters reported that South Korea's biggest carmaker, Hyundai Motor Co , said quarterly profits rose 86 percent, boosted by exports of luxury sedans and sport utility vehicles to the key U.S. market and to Europe. Hyundai, 10-percent owned by U.S.-German auto maker DaimlerChrysler AG (XETRA:DCXGn.D ... Continue reading
BOMARITO WINS BOTH ROUNDS AT MID-OHIO AND REDUCES LEAD TO 14 POINTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOMARITO WINS BOTH ROUNDS AT MID-OHIO AND REDUCES LEAD TO 14 POINTS LEXINGTON, OHIO (August 10, 2003) –Jonathan Bomarito, of Monterey, Calif., won Round Ten of the 2003 Formula Ford Zetec Championship part of the Cooper Tires Championship Series at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Completing ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing: Mid-Ohio Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DIAZ RIDES TO SOLID SEVENTH PLACE AT MID-OHIO LEXINGTON, Ohio (Aug 10, 2003) - The biggest complaint from drivers at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is always that the circuit design makes passing extremely difficult. Today wasn't an exception as only one ... Continue reading
Pruett Leads Rocketsports Charge NASCAR at The Glen
CONTACT: Harry Warren, (517) 927-3613 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRUETT LEADS ROCKETSPORTS CHARGE AT THE GLEN WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. ‹ Rocketsports Racing teammates Scott Pruett and Johnny Miller had a banner day during Sunday¹s Sirius at the Glen NASCAR Winston Cup race at Watkins Glen International. Pruett, who regular ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Final Round Results from Nebraska Motorplex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION NEBRASKA MOTORPLEX SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2003 CALLAWAY & CHESTERMAN SCORCH COMPETITION SCRIBNER, Neb. - Lee Callaway and Cy Chesterman earned wins in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car as racing concluded at Nebraska Motorplex's Bu ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2003 Racing at Raceway Park Postponed ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -The third day of racing at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, has been p ... Continue reading
Takagi-Barron Gateway Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Takagi, New Dallara Seventh at Gateway 250; Barron Out Early MADISON, Ill. (Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003) - Tora Takagi and the maiden voyage of the all-new #12 Pioneer/Mo Nunn Racing Toyota-powered Dallara chassis ended with a sol ... Continue reading
Dueling Trans-Am Duo Dominates at The Glen
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2003 DUELING TRANS-AM DUO DOMINATES AT THE GLEN WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. ‹ Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup stars Robby Gordon and Scott Pruett shined in Sunday¹s Sirius at The Glen Winston Cup ... Continue reading
NAASCAR @ Watkins Glen Results - Benson 28th
Benson 28th at Watkins Glen Road Course #10 Pontiac driver Johnny Benson wasn’t the fastest car on the track Sunday at the NASCAR Winston Cup race in Watkins Glen, N.Y. But he made it to the finish in one piece and that is more than can be said for some of the fastest cars racing on the road course. “We wer ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Hornish Gives Gen III Chevy Final Send-Off with Sixth in St. Louis MADISON, Ill., Aug. 10, 2003 - With a sixth-place finish in his final race with the Gen III Chevy Indy V8, Sam Hornish Jr. was the hi ... Continue reading
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