Union Agrees That Goodyear Can Amputate Huntsville DunlopTire Plant
CHICAGO, Aug 21, 2003; Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reported that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will shut its plant at Huntsville, Alabama, which could lead to around 1,000 job losses, as part of a tentative labor pact reached with the United Steelworkers of America (News - Websites), a union spokesman said. The compan ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Ranks Highest in Three Segments for Customer Satisfaction
DENTON, Texas Aug. 21, 2003; Peterbilt Motors Company achieved highest rankings in the first ever J.D. Power and Associates Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) in the over-the-road, vocational and dealer service segments - three of the four segments measured. "Having customers rate Peterbilt products and s ... Continue reading
Dodge Renews Advertising Campaign on NTN Interactive Television Network
CARLSBAD, Calif. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21, 2003; NTN Communications, Inc., (Amex: NTN - News) a leader in interactive communications and entertainment products for the hospitality industry, and Dodge, a division of DaimlerChrysler AG , announced today that Dodge has extended its advertising sponsorship program ... Continue reading
Cadillac Escalade Most Stolen Passenger Vehicle In U.S. - Bling Bling
DETROIT, Aug 21, 2003; Reuters reported that the Cadillac Escalade, the sport utility vehicle made popular by rap stars and athletes, also has a big following among car thieves. The large General Motors Corp. SUV had the highest rate of theft claims among U.S. vehicles over the past three model years, according to a st ... Continue reading
TOKYO August 21, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Kyodo News said that Honda Motor Co. will recall a total of 29,494 Accord and Accord Wagon passenger cars due to a faulty engine part. Vehicles manufactured between last October and May this year will be subject to the recall, according to a report Honda presented to the L ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing - Montreal Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING LOOKS TO MONTREAL FOR LATE SEASON RUSH MONTREAL, Que., Canada (Aug. 21, 2003) - The only direction Dorricott Racing's Luis Diaz is aimed is "up" and Montreal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is the type of race course that gives Diaz reaso ... Continue reading
The C.A.R. Show's Roger Kwapich Says Keep Your Old Car And Make Payments To College Instead
Tips From The C.A.R. Show's Roger Kwapich, and MaxLife Motor Oil Keep Cars on the Road and Money in Your Wallet LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 21 -- As kids head off to college, many of their parents are budgeting for things like tuition, books, housing and ways to save money. The Valvoline Company, makers of MaxLife Motor Oil, ... Continue reading
Allied Automotive Group Earns ISO 9001 & Q9001:2000 Certification
DECATUR, Ga., Aug. 20 -- Allied Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:AHI) announced today that effective August 13, 2003 its automotive transportation subsidiary, Allied Automotive Group ("Allied"), has been awarded ISO 9001 and Q9001:2000 certification by American Quality Assessors (AQA), a third-party firm hired to administer the IS ... Continue reading
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla.--Aug. 20, 2003--Dtomi, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Dtomi") (OTCBB:DTOI), announced it has acquired an exclusive license to use and exploit the air spring powered lowerable suspension assembly patent from its owner, John Simpson, of Richland, Washington. Under the terms of the license agreement, Dto ... Continue reading
MONTREAL, and STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Aug. 20 -- Opal-RT Technologies and add2 Ltd. today announced that the two companies have joined forces to enhance the ability of testing the stability of in-vehicle electronic control units (ECU) to improve controller reliability and vehicle safety. The relationship will bring tog ... Continue reading
Goodyear, USWA Reach Tentative Agreement
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Following more than four days and nights of virtually non-stop bargaining and analysis, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and the United Steelworkers of America today reached tentative agreement on a new three-year master contract. Jim Allen, Goodyear's director of global labor relations, said ... Continue reading
Pruett Hopes To Extend Rocketsports' Success at Road America
CONTACT: Harry Warren, (517) 927-3613 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRUETT HOPES TO EXTEND ROCKETSPORTS¹ SUCCESS AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, Wis. ‹ Scott Pruett, driver of the No. 7 Jaguar R Performance XKR, hopes to continue his near-perfect season as the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup visits Road America f ... Continue reading
Road America - Terry Borcheller's lap
A LAP OF ROAD AMERICA by Terry Borcheller written for the American Le Mans Series I've been racing at Road America for more than 20 years and it's always been one of my favorite race tracks in North America. Road America is a race track that enables you to gain advantages by using all of the race track - at turn-in, so ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Road America
Olympic effort Terry Borcheller has a long history at Road America, site of the Aug. 24 American Le Mans Series race. The Phoenix driver has raced on the 4.048-mile road course in Elkhart Lake, Wis., since 1980. He started in go-karts, racing with his father. He has vivid memories of fast times on the high-speed track. ... Continue reading
CART and Former President and CEO Joseph F. Heitzler Announce Resolution To All Legal Disputes
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 20 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("CART") and Joseph F. Heitzler ("Heitzler") announced today that they have amicably resolved all of their legal disputes. Heitzler is the former President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of CART and is currently the President ... Continue reading
The Five Golden Rules of Buying Teens a Back-to-School Car From NADA Guides And Carfax
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Aug. 20, 2003--Back to school means back to the grind for teens, but for those needing a car to get to school, the shopping process shouldn't be a grind as well. Today, NADAguides.com and CARFAX released a list of the Top Ten Cars parents research for their teens. In addition, the two companies anno ... Continue reading
Volvo's Golden Anniversary Rally: San Francisco, August 24
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 20, 2003--Volvo Cars of North America will celebrate 50-years of wagon design and engineering with a Golden Anniversary Rally in San Francisco, August 24. Please join Volvo management and the Volvo Club of America, Golden Gate Chapter for an exclusive drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, followed by ... Continue reading
The MathWorks to Showcase FutureTruck Vehicle at Company Headquarters
Natick-Based Company Hosts Automotive Student Engineering Design Team Representatives to Demonstrate FutureTruck Who: The MathWorks, the world's leading developer of technical computing software for engineers and scientists in industry, government, and education - and corporate sponsor of FutureTruck. What: FutureTruck ... Continue reading
Avis Offers Additional Perks to AARP Members
Bonus Savings Card to Supplement Current AARP Discounted Rates PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 20 -- For years, Avis Rent A Car has offered AARP members savings of up to twenty five percent on every car rental. Now through February 2004, a few additional incentives are available for those AARP members who rent with Avis. In the ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2004 Earnings Call
PORTLAND, Ore.--Aug. 20, 2003--Cascade Corporation, , will announce its earnings for the quarter ended July 31, 2003 on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 1:00 pm PST and will host a conference call with the investment community on the same day at 2:00 pm PST. Conference Call Information The company will discuss its results i ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Exchange Students Volunteer at Detroit's Focus: HOPE
* 48 students from Germany, the U.S. and Canada exchange homes and learn about culture and community service * DaimlerChrysler Youth Beyond Borders participants will help feed needy Detroiters AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 20 -- The children of DaimlerChrysler employees in Germany will do much more than sightsee during the ... Continue reading
Dr. J. David Carlson Recognized as World Authority on Rheonetic(TM) MR Fluids CARY, N.C., Aug. 20 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers International has asked a scientist with Lord Corporation to lead an important 120-minute broadcast Sept. 25 on the state of "smart materials" technology, with a particular emphasis o ... Continue reading
Contacts: Roy Oliemuller Motorcycle Communications Manager (201) 307-4082 / roy.oliemuller@bmwna.com Renae Biale BMW Motorcycles Information Bureau (908) 781-5336 (after August 18) / mtavenue@aol.com MOTORCYCLISTS CELEBRATE END OF MONTH-LONG RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AT HARD ROCK CAFE WHAT: More than 100 motorcyc ... Continue reading
Mineta San Jose International Airport Opens Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 20 -- Mineta San Jose International Airport's (SJC) new compressed natural gas (CNG) station, the only CNG station to be owned by a major metropolitan airport in California, was officially opened today. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a display of alternative fuel vehicles rangin ... Continue reading
New OESA Warranty Analysis Advocates Increased Dialogue Needed to Address $10 Billion Issue
TROY, Mich., Aug. 20 -- A new report from the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) concludes that the North American automotive industry should increase the dialogue of how to eliminate warranty concerns rather than shift responsibility, cost and blame. OESA Comparative Analysis of OEM Warranty Programs in N ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at the Raymond James Midwest Mini-Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 20, 2003--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will present at the Raymond James Midwest Mini-Conference at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 9:20 a.m. EDT. Mr. Mike Malone, Chief Financial Officer, will provide a brief review of the Company's past performa ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Specialty Vehicle Industry Association (SVIA) President Tim Buche called on the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) to join forces today to work towards passing appropriate state legislation to improve All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) safety, but criticized CFA and its allied environmental groups for m ... Continue reading
The APA Calendar for September and October 2003
THE AUTOMOTIVE PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL MEDIA CALENDAR The following calendar of events was compiled by the Detroit-based Automotive Press Association in cooperation with automakers and other industry newsmakers. The calendar also is transmitted monthly on PR Newswire and is for background only, not for publication. ... Continue reading
The Bing Group Wins Third GM Supplier of the Year Honor
New Recognition Highlights Banner Year of Commitment to Customers And Community DETROIT, Aug. 20 -- The Bing Group (Bing), a leading Detroit- based automotive supplier headquartered in the Empowerment Zone, today announced it was named 2002 General Motors Corp. (GM) Supplier of the Year for excellence in the Bing Metal ... Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 20 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that FS Equity Partners IV, L.P., an investment fund controlled by Freeman Spogli & Co. LLC, has sold 1,500,000 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock in a transaction pursuant to SEC Rule 144 completed after the close of business on August 19, 2003. ... Continue reading
Aerielle's Tiny Wireless Music Transmitter Granted Design Patent
The AudioBUG(TM) Recognized for Its Unique Design CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 20 -- Aerielle Group International, Inc., the inventor of miniature wireless technology and products, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent D478,057 to Aerielle for their industrial design of it ... Continue reading
SALT LAKE CITY--Aug. 20, 2003--ARKONA Inc. (ARKN) today released the latest version of its dealer management solution with more than 70 enhancements specifically requested by its dealers to improve productivity and profitability. The enhancements will benefit the more than 300 dealerships utilizing ARKONA's dealer mana ... Continue reading
Aura Systems Completes UL Safety Certification of AuraGen Mobile Power System
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 20 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that the AuraGen Electronics Control Unit (ECU) has received approval for UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Listing under the UL 458 standard. UL 458 is the U.S. standard for Power Converters/I ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Aug. 20, 2003--Insightful Corporation , a leading provider of software solutions for analysis of numeric and text data, today announced that analysts at Chase Automotive Finance, a division of J.P. Morgan Chase Bank have selected S-PLUS(R) to manage risk and improve predictive scoring models. With a fully inte ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 20, 2003--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, today announced the appointment of Del Lisk as vice president of fleet safety services. Lisk will be responsible for developing safety policy and procedures and overseeing implementation and training for DriveCam's fleet customers ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Renews Facility Management Contract with Johnson Controls
Operational Excellence and Decreased Costs Cited As Reasons MILWAUKEE, Aug. 20 -- ExxonMobil, an industry leader in the energy and petrochemical business, has renewed its facility management contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., a global provider of facility management solutions with more than 1.2 billion square feet u ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Commences Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of DMI Furniture, Inc.
DUBUQUE, Iowa--Aug. 20, 2003--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. today announced the commencement of its cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of DMI Furniture, Inc. for $3.30 per share. The tender offer is being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, dated August 20, 2003, and in connection with the Agr ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Eager to Learn from Road America Double-Duty
Shane Lewis Eager to Learn from Road America Double-Duty ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 20, 2003 – Shane Lewis, driver of the No. 63 ACEMCO Automotive/ Yokohama Tire Ferrari 360 GT Modena in American Le Mans Series (ALMS) competition, announced this week that he will also drive for ARC Racing in the SCCA Pro Racing Speed ... Continue reading
U.S., Canada and German DaimlerChrysler Teens to Help Feed Detroit Needy at Focus: HOPE
WHAT: Youth Beyond Borders (YBB), a DaimlerChrysler exchange program, will help disadvantaged Detroiters at Focus: HOPE this week. In addition to learning about the history of the United States, the students will package food for the homeless and learn the importance of community service. YBB is an exchange program in ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Announces Acquisitions in Washington and California
MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 20 -- Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that it has completed two acquisitions; Sutherland Mercedes in Spokane, Washington and Santa Rosa Dodge Suzuki in California. The stores will be renamed Mercedes Benz of Spokane and Lithia Dodge of Santa Rosa. The stores have combined annualized sales of app ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Aug. 20, 2003--The Board of Directors of Apache Motor Corporation ("Apache" or the "Company") (OTCBB:APHC - News) announced today that Dominic Friio and Craig Hannah were appointed as additional Directors of Apache. Mr. Friio will act as Senior Vice President, Operations and Mr. Craig Hannah will assume the po ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Reports Second Quarter Results
SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 20 -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CAAS) , today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. "We are pleased with our financial results for the first half of the year as a newly public company with shares now traded in the USA," said Hanlin Chen, chie ... Continue reading
Energy Supply Problems Create Unprecedented Interest for Home Power Generators
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 20 -- The realization that continuous, uninterrupted power is something that can no longer be taken for granted is increasingly driving consumers to rely on gasoline-powered home generators for emergency use. Portable generators, once relegated to construction sites and critical emergency applicat ... Continue reading
Hurricane Racing delivers at Canadian Nationals
For immediate release; Hurricane Racing delivers at Canadian Nationals Matt Champagne, Justin Mascoll and Robert Wickens all win Canadian championships MOSPORT, ONTARIO - Hurricane Racing, one of North America's leading kart racing teams delivered the goods at this past weekend's Sunoco presents the GM Racing ASN Canad ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Reports 2003 Second Quarter Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 20 -- Miller Industries, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2003, which ended June 30, 2003. For the second quarter of 2003, net sales from continuing operations were $58.0 million, compared with $61.2 million in the second quarter of 2002. Second quarter 2003 inco ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Expects to Raise Production Levels
COBURG, Ore., Aug. 20 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today announced that it will be increasing production levels moderately in response to demand for its 2004 recreational vehicle models. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) According to Monaco Coach Corporation President John Nepute, "Retail sale ... Continue reading
STANTON, Calif., Aug. 20 -- On Thursday, August 28, 2003, AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., a publicly traded company on the Tokyo, Osaka and London stock exchanges, is opening its first U.S. SUPER AUTOBACS "Car-Life" mega store in Orange County, California. AUTOBACS SEVEN is Japan's largest automotive aftermarket parts and ac ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Racing For Grandfather At Nazareth
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga., August 20, 2003 - Jimmy Kite, of Stockbridge, Georgia, is eager to get to Nazareth (PA) Speedway for Sunday's 100 lap United States Auto Club (USAC) Silver Crown Series pavement finale. The young Georgian will be racing in the memory of his 'Grandpa Duck', his mother's father, who passed away on Monda ... Continue reading
American Customer Satisfaction Holds Steady
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 20 -- Customer satisfaction, which has ticked steadily upward for the past two years, remained constant last quarter, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Following a first-quarter surge of 1.2 percent to a score of 73.8 (on a 100-point scale), the ACSI -- a leading indicator of ... Continue reading
Johnny Miller Seeks Perfect Day at Road America
CONTACT: Harry Warren, (517) 927-3613 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOHNNY MILLER SEEKS PERFECT DAY AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, Wis. ‹ Johnny Miller, driver of the No. 64 Eaton Cutler-Hammer Jaguar XKR, knows he has his work cut out for him if he plans to overtake teammate Scott Pruett atop the Trans-Am Series for the ... Continue reading
News from the United Steelworkers of America: Steelworkers Reach Tentative Agreement with Goodyear
CINCINNATI--Aug. 20, 2003--The United Steelworkers of America (USWA) announced today that it has reached a tentative agreement with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. The proposed master contract covers more than 19,000 members at 14 locations across the U.S. Details of the proposed contract will be provided to the entire membe ... Continue reading
Orbital - Annual Results Show Continued Improvement
PERTH, Australia, Aug. 20 -- Orbital Engine Corporation today announced its financial results for the full year ended 30 June 2003. Highlights include: -- Profit after taxation of $1.0 million in the second half-year. -- Significantly reduced loss after taxation for the full year of $1.9 million, compared to $26.8 mill ... Continue reading
Orbital Engine Announces New Chairman
PERTH, Australia, Aug. 20 -- The Board of Orbital Engine Corporation Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Don Bourke as a Director and Chairman of the Company with effect from 21 August 2003. Mr. Bourke succeeds Mr. Ross Kelly as Chairman of the Company, following Mr. Kelly's decision to retire as a Di ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Aug. 21, 2003--Tire makers are renewing a call for a safer standard for tire pressure monitors as a new survey released today shows that the devices will cause American motorists to check their tire pressure less frequently. The survey, sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, found that the frequ ... Continue reading
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