Pickups Plus Obtains Additional Financing
CINCINNATI--Aug. 28, 2003--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS) a leading retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today that in addition to the $180,000 convertible debenture it recently received it has also signed an equity line of credit for up to $2,000,000 of ... Continue reading
2003 Infiniti FX45<br> Base price: $44,225<br> EPA mileage: 15 city/19 highway<p> By Des Toups The Infiniti FX45 is all sport, no utility, and it works so well precisely because it does not pretend to be both. This bobtailed wagon fails woefully at mainstream sport-ute tasks: It seats just four comfortably, has less ca ... Continue reading
Accuride's Cuyahoga Falls Plant Fire Update: Plant Resumes Production
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 28, 2003--Today, Accuride Corporation issued an update about the fire damage sustained at its aluminum machining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 14, 2003. The Company reports that its Cuyahoga Falls facility has resumed approximately 65% of its operations at this time. Th ... Continue reading
Build Brands, Enhance Shelf Appeal With Innovative Shaped Aerosol Packaging From Crown Holdings
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 28 -- Marketers of food, personal care products, household cleaners, air fresheners as well as certain industrial consumables and automotive care products can now build brand differentiation, enhance shelf appeal, and strengthen consumer loyalty with innovative shaped aerosol packaging from Aerosol P ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Names ASC Gold Award Winner for Its Work on the Dodge Viper
SOUTHGATE, Mich., Aug. 28 -- ASC Incorporated, a full-service specialty-vehicle development partner for automotive manufacturers, has won a Gold Award for supplier excellence in 2002 from the Chrysler Group. This prize, formerly known as the Pentastar Award, was awarded to ASC's Livonia finishing facility, where ASC ma ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Preferred Securities
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 28, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , announced today that a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share will be paid on the 7 1/2% convertible trust preferred securities issued by the DURA Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2003, to stockholders of record ... Continue reading
-- Tele Atlas employees have produced the first navigation CD for India. In just two days, more than 400 volunteers from the company mapped 2,200 square kilometres of the country's capital, Delhi. The teams used 23 survey vehicles and captured 11,113 kilometres of road. Mapping such a big metropolis for navigation purp ... Continue reading
Guardian Industries to Expand in Mexico With Construction of its 24th Float Glass Plant
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 28 -- In a ceremony today in El Marques, Mexico, Guardian Industries executives and government officials officially broke ground for what will be the company's 24th float glass plant. The new plant, located in the state of Queretaro, north of Mexico City, represents an investment of $120 milli ... Continue reading
Invistics Closes $2.5 Million Series A Financing
ATLANTA--Aug. 28, 2003--Invistics Corporation (formerly SAK Logistics), a leading provider of lean manufacturing software that accelerates factory performance, today announced closing $2.5 million in its first round of institutional funding. H.I.G. Ventures and North Carolina-based Intersouth Partners led the Series A ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Darlington Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Mountain Dew Southern 500 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Mountain Dew Southern 500 (Race 25 of 36) TRACK: Darlington Raceway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 29 at 3:05 p.m. E ... Continue reading
LL Cool J and Power 105.1 Team Up For 'Custom Car Show 2003'
***Event Features Two Days of Celebrity Cars & Live Performances*** NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Clear Channel New York's Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM), New York's New #1 for Hip Hop & R&B, is teaming up with legendary hip hop artist LL COOL J to present "Custom Car Show 2003." The event will take place October 4-5, 2003, at the Nassa ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Teams with Ford Motor Company for FORDSTAR Project Choice
Reynolds offering Internet connectivity services to help Ford retailers build communications platform for the future. DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it is collaborating with Ford Motor Company to deliver Internet connectivity services via Ford's new FORDSTAR Next Generat ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Introduces New, Updated Website
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 28 -- Sika Automotive introduces their new, updated website, www.sikaautomotive.com . The website features a new appearance and updated information on Sika Automotive's acoustic, bonding, reinforcing and sealing solutions. This updated website will facilitate and enhance greater communicati ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Updates Third Quarter Guidance
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Aug. 28, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that operating results for the third quarter of 2003 will be below the company's previous estimates. "Superior's operating results for the first six weeks of the 13-week third quarter have been below plan. Despite satisfactory sale ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Dividend on Trust Convertible Preferred Securities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Aug. 28, 2003--Tower Automotive, Inc. , announced today that a dividend of $0.84375 per share will be paid on the 6 3/4% trust convertible preferred securities issued by the Tower Automotive Capital Trust. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2003, to stockholders of record on September 15 ... Continue reading
A.M. Best Assigns Rating to Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd.
OLDWICK, N.J.--Aug. 28, 2003--A.M. Best Co. has assigned an initial financial strength rating of B+ (Very Good) to Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd., New Zealand. The rating outlook is stable. The rating reflects Pioneer Insurance's strong liquidity, consistently positive projected cash flows, conservative reinsurance str ... Continue reading
AutoNation, Inc. to Webcast September 4, 2003 Investor Presentation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 28 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest retailer of both new and used vehicles, announced today that it will air a live audio webcast on Thursday, September 4, 2003 of its upcoming investor presentation at the Goldman Sachs Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York. Chief Executive O ... Continue reading
WHAT: Chrysler Group is sponsoring its "Matchmaker" event in Chicago to generate business opportunities among minority suppliers and Tier One suppliers. "Matchmaker" encourages the development of long-term business relationships for Chrysler Group's minority suppliers. This year's program is held in conjunction with th ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Establishes New Plant in the Southeast to Serve Customers Better
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Aug. 28, 2003--Fleetguard Inc. announced today the establishment of a new plant in Waynesboro, Georgia. The plant was created to leverage the existing customer base located in that region. The facility will manufacture Nelson branded exhaust products to meet the needs of the Small Engine and Recreatio ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Aug. 28 -- Representatives from Newell Rubbermaid Inc. , maker of Rubbermaid(R), Sharpie(R) and other leading consumer product brands, called a meeting with Roush Racing and Kurt Busch on Wednesday to discuss the company's expectations for its sponsorship of the No. 97 car after recent incidents and comments f ... Continue reading
Motor industry experts gather to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry
Sunderland, UK, August 28 -- Leading international motor industry experts will once again gather in Sunderland from October 15-16 to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The sixth International Automotive Conference (IAC) 2003 will address the major issues facing the global automotive industry ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 28 -- Subaru Rally Team USA today announced its new driver pairing for the team's second vehicle entry in the final two rounds of the 2003 SCCA ProRally series. Pasi Hagstrom and co-driver Marko Taskinen will make their US ProRally debut at the Wild West Rally in Olympia, Wash., on September 6. ... Continue reading
DENSO Hosts News Conference and Exhibit at Frankfurt International Motor Show
New Worldwide President and CEO to Speak at News Conference TOKYO, Aug. 28 -- DENSO Corporation will exhibit at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (Frankfurt International Motor Show), Hall 6.1, Stand B34, from Sept. 11 to Sept. 21 at the Messe Frankfurt GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. On Sept. ... Continue reading
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Surges 5.4 Percent; Back to Back Increases in June and July
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Aug. 28, 2003--The American Trucking Associations' seasonally adjusted Truck Tonnage Index increased 5.4 percent to 155.6 (1993=100) in July, the national association for the trucking industry reported today. Compared to July 2002, the unadjusted index increased by 2.3 percent. July's jump was in addit ... Continue reading
Ford To Spend Big To Convince That The F 150 Is For You
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 28 -- A new era of Built Ford Tough begins Sept. 4 as the new F-150 hits dealer showrooms across the nation, ushered in with an unprecedented advertising campaign. Ford and J. Walter Thompson USA are introducing an integrated television, print and outdoor advertising campaign for the 2004 F-150. T ... Continue reading
Kramer Named Goodyear's Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Restructuring
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Richard J. Kramer, vice president of finance for the company's North American Tire business unit, has been named senior vice president, strategic planning & restructuring for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Kramer, 39, who has been leading the finance team in Goodyear's largest business sinc ... Continue reading
Rajkovic Joins Goodyear as Vice President, Finance, North American Tire
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Michael M. Rajkovic vice president of finance for its North American Tire business unit. Rajkovic, 42, currently director of exterior products manufacturing and direct ship operations for Visteon Corp., will join Goodyear September 1. He will report t ... Continue reading
Connell Joins Goodyear as Vice President and Controller
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Thomas A. Connell vice president and controller. Connell, 54, formerly vice president and corporate controller for TRW Inc., will join Goodyear September 1. He will report to Stephanie W. Bergeron, senior vice president, corporate financial operations ... Continue reading
Tribune Offers $10,000 Reward for Information in Hit and Run Accident
Eight-Year-Old Son of Tribune Publishing Employee Killed CHICAGO, Aug. 28 -- Tribune Company today announced that it is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information provided to the Chicago Police Department leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the hit and run death of Luis D. ... Continue reading
First Navigation CD for India; Tele Atlas Teams Map Delhi in 48 Hours
GHENT, Belgium--Aug. 28, 2003--Tele Atlas employees have produced the first navigation CD for India. In just two days, more than 400 volunteers from the company mapped 2,200 square kilometres of the country's capital, Delhi. The teams used 23 survey vehicles and captured 11,113 kilometres of road. Mapping such a big me ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 28, 2003--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, today announced the appointment of Greg Fisch as director of engineering. Fisch will be responsible for the company's research and development efforts in fleet safety technology that improves driving behavior and lowers operating ... Continue reading
Autobytel Gears Up for National ``Take the Pledge to Slow Down'' Day
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 28, 2003-- Date Set for September 24th; Ready-to-Print Take the Pledge(TM) Signs and Certificates Available on Web Site to Help Grassroots Activists Prepare for Local Rallies -- WHAT: Government and safety officials are asking drivers to observe the speed limit on neighborhood streets on September ... Continue reading
BMW Team PTG: Speed GT Title Weighs Heavily
NEWS FROM BMW TEAM PTG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Speed GT Championship Lead Weighs Heavily on BMW Team PTG WINCHESTER, Va. (Aug. 28, 2003) - BMW Team PTG carries the lead in all categories of the 2003 SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship after its success in seven races, but it will also have to carry additional weight in ... Continue reading
Toyota, Lexus Field Fleet of Six Vehicles, Three Technologies for 2003 Challenge Bibendum(TM)
Automaker showcases hybrids, fuel cell and mix of internal combustion vehicles for Michelin event TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 28 -- Toyota is taking a real-world approach to the 2003 Challenge Bibendum by showcasing the technology it has available today in hybrid, fuel cell and internal combustion vehicles. Participating in ... Continue reading
2003 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup Roars to Success
2003 Unlimited Hydroplane Races 'In the Black;' Planning Already Happening for 100th Anniversary in 2004 DETROIT, Aug. 28 -- After being revived by the Detroit River Regatta Association (DRRA) and the Southeastern Michigan Chrysler Jeep Superstores, the 2003 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup came out of r ... Continue reading
Today's Huffington Statement on Anti-SUV Terrorism: 'From Outrageous to Memory Loss' Says SUVOA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Statement by SUV Owners of America President Jason H. Vines in regards to Arianna Huffington's response today to SUVOA petition, delivered August 27, 2003, asking her and her cohorts to stop their SUV bashing which may be encouraging domestic terrorist, anti-SUV groups like the Earth Liberation F ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 -- EagleRider, the world's largest renter of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, announced today that its newest location is now open in Fresno, CA. Headed by Fresno resident, Darrin Kinney, the new store will feature a wide model range of 2003 Harley-Davidson models, along with a fleet of All-Terrain Veh ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing - Denver Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com LUIS DIAZ and DORRICOTT RACING LOOKING FOR A "ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH" TYPE OF FINISH AT DENVER DENVER, Colorado (Aug. 28, 2003) - Following a finish at Montreal last Saturday that was caused by no fault of Dorricott Racing or Luis Diaz, Diaz is looking f ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Reduce Staffing at North American Locations
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it will eliminate approximately 500 salaried and non-bargaining unit positions at its North American Tire (NAT) manufacturing locations. The reductions will affect management and staff positions at most manufacturing plants throughout North ... Continue reading
Among Automotive Brands, Harley Davidson, a New Player in the Ranking, Shows A Strong 3rd Place Behind Rolls Royce (#1) and Mercedes Benz (#2) ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 28 -- Ranking at the top among world-class brands for quality is important to any company or product brand. Harris Interactive(R) has just released the res ... Continue reading
Bass Pro Shops, MBNA Sign Multi-Year Deal to Sponsor Fall Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C.--Aug. 28, 2003--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. officials recently announced that Bass Pro Shops and MBNA America will co-sponsor Atlanta Motor Speedway's fall NASCAR Winston Cup race for the next four years. Bass Pro Shops leads the nation in outdoor retail sales while MBNA America is recognized as the world' ... Continue reading
GM to Sell Hummer SUV in Russia
DETROIT August 27, 2003; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. will sell the Hummer H2 sport utility vehicle in Russia under a three-year agreement with Russian automaker Avtotor. The companies announced the deal Wednesday during the Moscow International Motor Show, GM spokesman Pete Ternes said. Hummers are produc ... Continue reading
Governor Warner Declares Need for Increased Checkpoints As Part of DUI Task Force Report - Dramatic and Realistic Checkpoint Strikeforce Radio Ads Highlight Dangers, Raise Awareness - - Half-Million Dollar, Four-Month Media Campaign Saturates Virginia Airways - - New Survey Shows Virginians View Drunk Driving as Leadin ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Secures Supply Agreement With Chrysler Group for All-New Chrysler Crossfire
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 27 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA), has announced that it will supply the all-season tires for the Chrysler Crossfire, the high-performance coupe that debuts with the 2004 model year. CTNA will supply Chrysler Group with Continental ContiTouringContact CW95(TM) tires. The tires ... Continue reading
DUI Enforcement Geared Up for Labor Day Weekend
DENVER, Aug. 27 -- This Labor Day weekend, approximately 55 law enforcement agencies statewide will be cracking down on drunk drivers, reports the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Law enforcement agencies will conduct traditional and mobile sobriety checkpoints, increased patrols, and saturation patrols th ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Aug. 27, 2003-- Amica Mutual Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction for the Fourth Straight Year Automotive insurance premiums show no sign of leveling off as rates increased an average of 13 percent since 2002, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 National Auto Insurance Study(SM) ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Lowers Rates for Illinois Auto Customers
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 27, 2003--Farmers Insurance Group is pleased to announce they are reducing auto rates in the state of Illinois. Farmers customers in Illinois will see a rate decrease of 4.2% percent effective September 1st. Farmers will also be introducing a brand new Affinity discount for several occupation groups. ... Continue reading
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