Ford annonce des nominations au niveau de sa direction
Cologne, Allemagne, August 27 -- - Lewis Booth est nommé président et directeur de l'exploitation de Ford Europe - John Parker est désigné vice-président directeur et adjoint au président de Mazda - Mazda élit Hisakazu Imaki au poste de président-directeur général Ford Motor Company (F à la Bourse de New Yor ... Continue reading
Redatores de Energia/Redatores de Negócios/Repórteres do Setor Automotivo Hannover Fair 2004 AVISO PARA A MÃDIA: Recursos de multimÃdia disponÃveis Foto está disponÃvel no URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.082703/bb2 STARNBERG, Alemanha--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--27 de agos ... Continue reading
Energy Dept Asked to Probe Gasoline Price Rise
WASHINGTON August 29, 2003: Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reported that Democrats criticized record high U.S. gasoline prices on Friday and demanded that the Bush administration investigate if big oil companies were gouging consumers at the pump. Democratic Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts sent a letter to U.S. En ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Thinks Young as It Turns 100
MILWAUKEE August 29, 2003; Susan Kelly writing for Reuters reported that Dennis Stamm, a lifelong Harley-Davidson rider, remembers getting around town on the back of his father's motorcycle when he was a boy and the family of five had no car. "I was born and raised with Harleys," said the 61-year-old machinist from Lee ... Continue reading
US factories, the final holdout, now seen humming
CHICAGO, Aug 29, 2003; Ros Krasny writing for Reuters reported that Federal tax cuts, higher defense spending and a stabilizing jobs market are finally giving a kick to U.S. manufacturing, until now the last holdout of the economic recovery. Regional reports, especially Friday's report on Chicago-area business, have gi ... Continue reading
Diaz Fastest in Denver First-Round Practice
TRANS-AM CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 MOTOROCK CONTACT: Chris Fleming 212-691-2800 Cell: 917-647-4790 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2003 DIAZ FASTEST IN FIRST-ROUND PRACTICE DENVER ‹ He waited until the very last lap, but it was the one that counted, as MotoRoc ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Prices Private Offering of Senior Subordinated Notes
HOUSTON--Aug. 11, 2003--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , today announced that it priced its previously announced private offering of $150 million of a new issue of senior subordinated notes due 2013. The notes were issued at 98.337% of par with an 8.25% coupon, to yield 8.50%, with interest payable on Feb. 15 and Aug. 15 of ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation to Host 2nd Quarter 2003 Earnings Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 11, 2003--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX: IPK) today announced that it will host a teleconference call for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. The call will take place at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 15, 2003. The telephone number to dial to listen to the call ... Continue reading
S&P Afms 2 Rtgs on Nissan Auto Lease Tr 2002-A, OfWtch
NEW YORK--Aug. 11, 2003--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed its ratings on Nissan Auto Lease Trust 2002-A's class A-3a and class A-3b notes and certificates, and removed them from CreditWatch negative, where they were placed May 12, 2003 (see list). The affirmed ratings reflect the information provided b ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--Aug. 11, 2003--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, today reported profits for the thirteenth consecutive quarter. Net income was $215,295 or $0.01 per diluted share for the company's first quarter for fiscal 2004, which ende ... Continue reading
AAA Reports National Gas Prices Up 6.3 Cents Since Mid-July
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 12 -- The nationwide average price of self- serve, regular unleaded gasoline has increased 6.3 cents since mid-July, jumping from $1.503 to $1.566 per gallon. "These higher pump prices can be attributed to higher crude oil costs (currently around $32 per barrel), decreased fuel imports from Europe bec ... Continue reading
ABM Janitorial Services Awarded Contract with Auto-Owners Insurance Group
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 12, 2003--ABM Janitorial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABM Industries Incorporated , has been awarded a service contract with Auto-Owners Insurance Group. The contract includes janitorial and cleaning services for the three buildings comprising the corporate headquarters for the Auto-Owners ... Continue reading
ADP Claims Services Group Achieves Gold Class Professional Designation From I-CAR
Leading Information Provider Continues Participation in Collision Repair Training Standard to Better Serve Clients SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 12 -- ADP Claims Services Group, a leading provider of integrated business solutions for the property and casualty, collision repair and automotive recycling industries, announced t ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Launches Production for the Chevrolet SSR
DETROIT, Aug. 12 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it recently launched production of the driveline system for Chevrolet's all- new SSR (Super Sport Roadster). The Chevy SSR, the world's first retractable-roof sport truck, features AAM's rear ... Continue reading
American Honda Premier Partner Program Honors Urban Science
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 12 -- American Honda Motor Co. Inc. presented the Long Beach office of Urban Science, a strategic consulting company that provides marketing, operations and retail distribution strategies and solutions to the automotive industry, with the company's Premier Partner Award for excellence in qualit ... Continue reading
BOLIVAR, Mo.--Aug. 12, 2003-- Duck Creek's EXAMPLE Platform(TM) Product Suite selected after extensive scalability and performance testing Duck Creek Technologies, Inc., a provider of product management software and services to the insurance industry, today announced that Michigan-based Auto-Owners Insurance has select ... Continue reading
Response Rates Improved 2200+ Percent DALLAS, Aug. 12 -- Belo Interactive, the Internet subsidiary of Belo Corp., announced today that DallasNews.com achieved dramatic improvements in consumer response both online and offline through targeted advertising campaigns for a local automotive dealer and a local vacation brok ... Continue reading
RICHARDSON, Texas--Aug. 12, 2003--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (OTCBB:BMSR) today announced that the 1 for 100 reverse stock split and name change from "The Entity, Inc." to "Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc." have become effective. In addition, Boundless today announced that its trading symbol has been change ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) , announced today that it has retained SBI USA to act as its investment banker. SBI USA is a member of SOFTBANK Investment Group and a division of First Securities USA, Inc., member NASD/SIPC. SBI USA will provide, among other services, a ... Continue reading
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge, GFS Marketplace 400 Advance
Casey Mears, #41 Target Dodge GFS Marketplace 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: GFS Marketplace 400 (race 23 of 36) TRACK: Michigan International Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 15, 3:05 p.m. ET RACE: Sunday, August 17, 2:00 p.m. ET BROADCAST: TNT television and MRN radio TARGET TEAM FACTS: * Chassis: Team Targe ... Continue reading
Chrysler's True Blue 2004 Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 3 Kicks Off Woodward Dream Cruise
Chrysler Adds to PT Cruiser Dream Team With Yet Another Version of Its Popular Segment Buster * Standard 220-horsepower High Output Turbo Engine * Limited-production Run * Limited-production Midnight Blue Over Bright Silver Paint Treatment * Unique Tinted Blue Glass, Two-tone Interior and Chrome Accents AUBURN HILLS, M ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation (C&A) , which is traded as CKC on the NYSE, has rescheduled a briefing with automotive institutional investors and security analysts, news media representatives and other interested parties to 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, August 14, 2003. On this briefing, C&A will dis ... Continue reading
Deere Third-Quarter Earnings Increase 68 Percent
-- Results boosted by improved profitability in Construction & Forestry and Commercial & Consumer Equipment Divisions. -- New customers and company's focus on operating efficiencies help produce strong quarter. -- As previously forecasted, company reports lower production levels in agricultural equipment. MOLINE, Ill., ... Continue reading
Delphi XM SKYFi(TM) National Tour Stops at Woodward Dream Cruise
Delphi Displays First In-Dash Radio Side By Side With The First Portable Satellite Radio TROY, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Delphi recently kicked off a National Tour for the Industry's first portable satellite radio -- the new Delphi XM SKYFi(TM) Satellite Radio. On Saturday, August 16, the Delphi display will make its final Mic ... Continue reading
Detroit Regional Chamber Hosts First DARTA Board Meeting on Aug. 14
What: The first meeting of the Detroit Area Regional Transportation Authority (DARTA) Board of Directors. The meeting is open to the public. When: Thursday, Aug. 14, 1 p.m. Where: Detroit Regional Chamber Headquarters, One Woodward Avenue, 19th Floor, Downtown Detroit. Who: City of Detroit Mayor's Office: Derrick Mille ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 12, 2003--DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, announced today that Empire International Ltd., the third largest provider of chauffeured transportation in the U.S., has protected 350 vehicles in its fleet with the DriveCam Driving Feedback System. Empire credits DriveCam with ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Introduces Improved Design Deep-Cycle Batteries
PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 12 -- Exide Technologies, (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has introduced the DETA/TUDOR FF line, a new line of flooded, block technology deep-cycle batteries for motive power applications. The new DETA/TUDOR FF line, offered by the Ex ... Continue reading
Fluent Announces Coupling with LMS SYSNOISE for Acoustics Modeling
LEBANON, N.H. & LEUVEN, Belgium--Aug. 12, 2003--Fluent Inc. and LMS International announced today that LMS SYSNOISE 5.6, released in May 2003, supports import of transient data from FLUENT 6.1, the leading computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software from Fluent. This allows results from FLUENT to be used for comprehens ... Continue reading
***Hales Corners Speedway Full Results 08-09-03***
Sievert and Lee Victorious In Hales Corners Features By John Shea Franklin, Wis., Aug. 9--Defending track champion Bret "The Jet" Sievert was victorious in the UMP late model feature Saturday on Central Services' American Heroes Night at the Hales Corners Speedway. The night, dedicated to military and police, fire and ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Names New Senior Marketing Manager
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 933-3918 Infineon Raceway Names New Senior Marketing Manager SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) — Marla Kowalski has been named Senior Marketing Manager at Infineon Raceway, it was announced by raceway officials. Kowalski will be responsible for event marketing, includin ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive Enters Agreement With Toyoda Gosei to Introduce PUR-FECT Skin to Asian Automakers
NEWMARKET, Ontario, Aug. 12 -- Intier Automotive Inc. announced today it has granted a license to automotive supplier Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. to manufacture and offer PUR-FECT(TM) Skin technology on interior trim applications. The first use of PUR-FECT Skin by Toyoda Gosei will be for an instrument panel on a future vehi ... Continue reading
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--Aug. 12, 2003--Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") , a manufacturer and marketer of security products and a leading provider of car care services, today announced financial results and increases in revenues of 5.5% and 3.8%, respectively, for the first half of 2003 and the quarter ended June ... Continue reading
MAPICS To Showcase Real Customer Results At AIAG AUTO-TECH 2003 Conference
ATLANTA--Aug. 12, 2003--MAPICS, Inc. , the largest global provider of extended ERP, CRM and SCM solutions committed exclusively to solving the unique challenges of manufacturers, today announced that it will demonstrate its enterprise solutions specifically tailored to meet the needs of automotive suppliers at the Auto ... Continue reading
McMurray Michigan 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 GFS Marketplace 400 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: GFS Marketplace 400 (Race 23 of 36) TRACK: Michigan International Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 15 at 3:05 p.m. ... Continue reading
Michigan LaborFest Moves to Ford Field on September 13
DETROIT, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan State AFL-CIO announced today that LaborFest, the annual celebration of labor's heritage, will take place this year at Detroit's Ford Field on September 13, from noon to 6 pm. "This is a new approach, and exciting new way for working families to celebrate our heritage, show our strength ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: "Iron Ranger" Warren Johnson Returns Home on a Mission
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net "Iron Ranger" Warren Johnson Returns Home on a Mission GM Performance Parts Grand Am driver looks for fifth Pro Stock win in his home state SUGAR HILL, GA., August 11, 2003 - For many of the participants in the professional categorie ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: It will be business as usual for Kurt Johnson in Brainerd
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net It will be business as usual for Kurt Johnson in Brainerd ACDelco Cavalier crew defers title concerns to focus on winning Lucas Oil Nationals SUGAR HILL, GA., August 11, 2003 - With the 2003 NHRA POWERade season entering its final ei ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Mosport preview
fast forward Orbit Racing is gearing for high speed at Mosport International Raceway, site of the next American Le Mans Series race. The Florida team will field the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS for Peter Baron of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Marc Lieb of Niefern, Germany. The race is set for Aug. 17 on the 2.459 ... Continue reading
Perceptron Announces Fourth Quarter And Twelve-Month Results for Fiscal Year 2003
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Perceptron, Inc. today announced sales of $15.2 million and net income of $1.4 million, or $0.16 per share, for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2003, compared with sales of $10.5 million and net income of $283,000, or $0.03 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. For the twelve mon ... Continue reading
Reliability Incorporated Completes Acquisition of EZY-Lift and Appoints New Corporate Officers
HOUSTON--Aug. 12, 2003--Reliability Incorporated today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property rights and related assets of the EZY-Lift product line from the inventor and Futura International, Inc. of Houston, Texas. EZY-Lift is an automotive aftermarket product that consists of a ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Announces Share Repurchase Authorization; Regular Fourth Quarter Dividend
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that its board of directors increased the shares authorized for repurchase by eight million (8,000,000), bringing the total authorized for repurchase to 9,617,652 as of August 12, 2003. The board also declared a regular fourth quarter dividend o ... Continue reading
Riverside Motorsports Park Selects Merced County for Racing and Recreation Center Development
ATWATER, Calif.--Aug. 12, 2003--Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC (RMP) announces that it has secured 1200 acres adjacent to Castle Airport in California's Merced County, assembled an experienced management, engineering and construction team, and is well underway in the permit and entitlement process leading to the devel ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--Aug. 12, 2003--Roadway Express, Inc. now offers customers the ability to view accurate, personalized, real-time rate quotes for a full range of guaranteed and expedited delivery options at my.roadway.com, the most flexible, comprehensive LTL booking engine available. At my.roadway.com, customers can take c ... Continue reading
Rooney scores before the season starts
Brentwood, UK, August 12 -- - With picture Wayne Rooney ripped up his 'L' plates today and took to the road in his first set of wheels, the hot new Ford Sportka. While polishing his fancy footwork on the pitch, the Everton and England striker has also been perfecting his three-point turn off it. "It's just a huge relie ... Continue reading
Rural/Metro Resolves Shareholders' Lawsuits; 1998 Class Action Settled; 2002 Allegations Dismissed
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Aug. 12, 2003--Rural/Metro Corporation , a leading national provider of ambulance and fire protection services, announced today that it has reached an out-of-court settlement in a 1998 shareholders' class-action lawsuit. The agreement is subject to court approval after the shareholder class has been ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Aug. 12, 2003-- Dealers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Are Reporting Record Sales as Consumers Increasingly Seek Affordable Retreat Cottages to Escape the Stresses of City Life Nancy Brown considers herself the ultimate "urban person." Born and raised in Boston, the ... Continue reading
Solid Edge Certifies ALGOR's InCAD Products
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 12, 2003--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, announced that its InCAD products for Solid Edge were among the first named by EDS PLM Solutions as Solid Edge Version 14 Certified Select applications. The designation is part of the Solid Edge Voyager Program, which identifi ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge, GFS Marketplace 400 Advance
Sterling Marlin, #40 Coors Light Dodge GFS Marketplace 400 Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: GFS Marketplace 400 (race 23 of 36) TRACK: Michigan International Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 15, 3:05 p.m. EST RACE: Sunday, August 17, 2:00 p.m. EST BROADCAST: TNT television and MRN radio COORS LIGHT TEAM FACTS: * Cha ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 12, 2003-- Presentations from industry leaders include General Motors, Boeing, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens VDO, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Airbus and GM Daewoo. Delmia Corp., a Dassault Systemes company (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), today announced that recent high-level digital man ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Holds Second Quarter 2003 Earnings Teleconference Today
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 12 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors today at 3:30 p.m. (EDT) to discuss its second quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Executive Vice President and CFO ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Holds Annual 'First Tee' Youth Mentoring Golf Outing
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Visteon Corporation will host young golfers at the fourth annual Visteon "First Tee" Scramble event at Chandler Park Golf Course in Detroit on August 15, 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) "The First Tee" -- a nationwide golf program created by the PGA's W ... Continue reading
BEDFORD, Texas--Aug. 12, 2003--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, has signed a new automotive sales agent, DEALERNET Management Services, Ltd., based in Stevenson, Md. DEALERNET, founded in 1982, provides after-market warranty and service ... Continue reading
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--Aug. 13, 2003--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has elected Dr. Barry C. Johnson as a new director, increasing the size of the Board to ten. Dr. Johnson is Dean of Engineering at Villanova University, having been appointed to that position in 2002. ... Continue reading
Imperial Parking Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 13, 2003--Imperial Parking Corporation ("Impark") (AMEX:IPK) today reported revenues of $40.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, an 11.6% increase over revenues of $36.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002. The Company reported parking and management contract revenues ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 13 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release results for the second quarter of 2003 on Thursday, August 14, 2003 after the market close. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet on: Friday, August ... Continue reading
New York-Area Multicultural Youth Get A Lesson In Artistic Expression
-- Cross-Country ElectricMOYO Journey Celebrates Artistic Expression Among Multicultural Youth Through New York-Based Events and Donation to "The Door" Youth Center What: ElectricMOYO is an interactive journey from Nissan designed to reach out to multicultural youth in 10 markets with the ideals of freedom, access and ... Continue reading
On Heels of Strong Joliet Test, Baze Heads to Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE RUNS STRONG IN JOLIET TEST, HEADS TO BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 13, 2003) - On his way from his Ind ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Bristol 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 Sharpie 500 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Sharpie 500 (Race 24 of 36) TRACK: Bristol Motor Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, August 22 at 3:05 p.m. EST RACE: Saturday, Augus ... Continue reading
Magna annonce l'approbation de ses actionnaires en faveur de la cession de MI Developments
Aurora, Ontario, August 19 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX : MG.A, MG.B ; NYSE : MGA) a annoncé aujourd'hui que ses actionnaires avaient approuvé la cession de MI Developments Inc. (" MID ") aux actionnaires de Magna. La transaction a été approuvée par plus de 97 % des votes déposés par les détenteurs d'action ... Continue reading
Onyx Acceptance Reports Increased Earnings and Revenues for the Second Quarter
Earnings Per Share Increase 143% FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced today its financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003. Net income and earnings per diluted share for the quarter were $921 thousand and $0.17 respectively, compared to $364 thousand and $0 ... Continue reading
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Onyx Acceptance Corporation announced today that it is restating its operating results for the year ended December 31, 2002 and for the Quarters ended September 30, 2002 and March 31, 2003. On August 14, 2003, Management and its independent accountants completed a review of the method ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Road America preview
full strength Orbit Racing will field two cars for the American Le Mans Series race at Road America on Aug. 24. Peter Baron of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Marc Lieb of Niefern, Germany, will again team in the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Joe and Jay Policastro of Latrobe, Pa., will return to the No. ... Continue reading
Magna kündigt die Zustimmung der Aktionäre zum Spin-Off von MI Developments an
Aurora, Ontario, August 20 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) kündigte heute an, dass ihre Aktionäre den Spin-Off (Ausgliederung) von MI Developments Inc. ("MID") an die Aktionäre genehmigt haben. Die Transaktion wurde von über 97% der abgegebenen Stimmen genehmigt, durch Besitzer von Magna Cl ... Continue reading
Urban Science Expertenrunde fordert Konzept zur Anpassung an einen liberalisierten Automarkt
Frankfurt, Deutschland, August 20 -- Laut einer von der Urban Science Inc. initiierten Expertenrunde sind Autohersteller in Europa nun gefordert, realistische Maßstäbe zu setzen, Ineffizienzen zu beseitigen und ein proaktives Konzept zum Umgang mit Veränderungen zu entwickeln, wenn sie die neuen europäischen Gruppe ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Final Round Results from Mission Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION MISSION RACEWAY PARK SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2003 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, AUSTIN 5 FOR 5 IN NORTHWEST MISSION, B.C. - In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Mission Raceway Park, Mark Hentges and Bucky Austin emerged ... Continue reading
Official Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Points Following Round 8 at Road America
Official Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Points following Round 8 at Road America are attached in PDF format. ... Continue reading
mixed result Orbit Racing had mixed fortunes during the American Le Mans Series race weekend at Road America. Marc Lieb and Peter Baron led the GT class in the first two track sessions and Lieb qualified third in class in the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS, but the pair retired after 90 minutes of the two-hour 4 ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Notes and Quotes
ROCKETSPORTS RACING DRIVER NOTES AND QUOTES TRANS-AM SERIES FOR THE BFGOODRICH TIRES CUP SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH POST-RACE SCOTT PRUETT, DRIVER OF THE NO. 7 JAGUAR R PERFORMANCE XKR, WON TODAY¹S TRANS-AM RACE AFTER STARTING SECONDŠTOOK THE LEAD IN TURN 1 ON LAP 1 AND LEAD UNTIL THE CHECKERED FLAGŠSECOND TRANS-AM WIN ... Continue reading
Editores de EnergÃa/Editores de Negocios/Redactores de Asuntos Automotrices Hannover Fair 2004 AVISO A LOS MEDIOS: Elementos multimedia disponibles Una foto está disponible en URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.082703/bb2 STARNBERG, Alemania--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--27 de agosto de 2003- ... Continue reading
Menlo Worldwide Forwarding abre una oficina en el puerto de Manzanillo, México
Editores de Negocios PUERTO MANZANILLO, México--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--27 de agosto de 2003-- La nueva oficina constituirá otro nodo más dentro de la red de Menlo en México, en plena expansión, y promoverá el creciente comercio entre el paÃs azteca y América del Norte, América del Sur ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Aug. 19, 2003--In BW5075 issued Aug. 19, 2003, (WA-COBALT-GROUP) The Cobalt Group Announces Success Drivers of High Performing e-business Dealerships, sixth graph should read xxx 800-909-8244 (sted 800-909-9244). The corrected release reads: THE COBALT GROUP ANNOUNCES SUCCESS DRIVERS OF HIGH PERFORMING E-BUSIN ... Continue reading
CrossLink Ready to Address Multi-Billion Dollar Tire Pressure Monitoring Market
BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 27 -- CrossLink Inc., announces 2004 availability of its TireBoss(TM) product, a revolutionary new tire monitoring system specifically designed for commercial truck fleets. Using TireBoss(TM), a vehicle's tire temperature and pressure are remotely monitored and made accessible in real-time, via the ... Continue reading
New York State Corrections Officer Drives CAT Skid Steer Loader From NY to LA To Raise Money for Juvenile Diabetes NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Juvenile diabetes, a condition that causes a person's pancreas to stop producing insulin, affects more than 1 million children and adults in the U.S. Today, Drive Against Diabetes anno ... Continue reading
Goldsmith Agio Helms Completes the Recapitalization of American Products Company, Inc.
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 27, 2003--Goldsmith Agio Helms announced today the completion of the recapitalization of its client, American Products Company, Inc. ("APC") by The Riverside Company and Brown Brothers Harriman. Congress Financial provided a senior credit facility for the transaction. The Riverside Company and Brown B ... Continue reading
McDonald's(R) and AAA Launch 'BE AWARE' Partnership for Second Year
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 27 -- McDonald's restaurants and AAA Michigan are teaming up to keep travelers awake and driving more safely during September with their "Be Aware" campaign. "Our partnership is to remind drivers that they should be especially cautious in areas where children are playing, walking to school and i ... Continue reading
STAR's 10th New Member of the Year: Advent Resources Inc.
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 27 -- STAR, the IT standards body for the retail automotive industry, has announced that Advent Resources Inc., has joined its membership. STAR membership has grown 25% this year alone to 39 organizations. Advent Resources Inc. is a specialty Retail Service Provider, focused on software solutions for ... Continue reading
State of local road network still declining, says ICE
London, August 28 -- A survey published today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) reveals that the condition of 75% of Britain's local roads, footpaths and cycleways - on which more than three quarters of all journeys are made - has deteriorated over the past year. Local authority transport experts' approval of ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Media Advisory
TRANS-AM SERIES MEDIA ADVISORY Aug. 26, 2003 WHO: The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup WHAT: A major sponsorship announcement that will change the future of the Trans-Am Series WHERE: Victory Circle, Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver WHEN: Friday, Aug. ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Extends Tender Offer for Dana Until Oct. 2, 2003
TROY, Mich., Aug. 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that is has extended its $15.00 net per share offer for all of the outstanding common shares of Dana Corporation's common stock until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on Oct. 2, 2003, unless further extended. The offer was previously scheduled to expire a ... 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
Evader Enters Latin American Market
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--Aug. 28, 2003--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (NASD.OTC:EVDR), the maker of an affordable line of all-electric motor scooters and motorcycles that are powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology, announced today that it has come to an agreement with a marketing gro ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Completion of a $1.7 Billion Automobile Asset-Backed Securitization Transaction
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 28, 2003--Westcorp announced today the completion of a $1.7 billion automobile receivable asset-backed securities offering. The offering was lead managed by Credit Suisse First Boston and co-managed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Barclays Capital, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank Securities. The se ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces Completion of $1.7 Billion Whole Loan Sale
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 28, 2003--WFS Financial Inc announced today that it had sold contracts on a whole loan basis to WFS Receivables Corporation 2 ("WFSRC2"), a subsidiary of WFS' ultimate parent company, Westcorp, at a price of 103%. As a result, WFS Financial recorded a cash gain on sale, net of costs, of $18.8 milli ... Continue reading
Sonic Jet Announces Results of Shareholders' Meeting
CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 29 -- Sonic Jet Performance, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SJET) held its annual shareholders' meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2003 at the executive offices of its subsidiary, Technical Solutions Group, Inc. (TSG) The facility, in which TSG manufactures its life-saving line of mine protected vehicles, is ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference
STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 29 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference. The Company also announced it would provide a live audio webcast of the investor presentation, ac ... Continue reading
Ashland Completes Sale of Electronic Chemicals Business Group
COVINGTON, Ky., Aug. 29 -- Ashland Inc. said today it has completed the sale of its Electronic Chemicals business group (ECD) to Air Products in a cash transaction valued at approximately $300 million. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001019/CHTH004LOGO ) The transaction is expected to produce net cash flow ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces Partnership With U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 29 -- Baldor Electric Company announced that it is partnering with ENERGY STAR, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary program that offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions to help save money while protecting the environment for future generations. Baldor joins a n ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Conference Call to Announce August 2003 Sales
WHAT: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler Group's August Sales WHO: Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President - Sales Mark Norman, Vice President - Sales and Marketing Operations WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., EDT WHERE: Teleconference: 1-888-566-9235 Domestic Teleconference: 1-610-769-3316 Int ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Plants Honored With DaimlerChrysler Gold Awards
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's operating group, Cooper-Standard Automotive, announced today the company was awarded multiple DaimlerChrysler Gold Awards for quality and delivery. The Gold Award honors the performance of nine Cooper-Standard Automotive manufacturing plants for achievements during ... Continue reading
Eaton to Participate in Morgan Stanley Conference on September 9
CLEVELAND--Aug. 29, 2003--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will participate in Morgan Stanley's "CEOs Unplugged Industrials Conference" in Phoenix, Ariz. on Tuesday, September 9. Alexander M. Cutler, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer, will speak for an hour beginnin ... Continue reading
Mazda Notice of Application for Delisting of Stock
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Notice of Application for Delisting of Stock Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 29, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - This is to notify you that at its Aug. 29 meeting the Mazda board of directors resolved to apply for delisting of the company's common stock from the Osaka Securities Excha ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Q3 Results
CLEVELAND, Aug. 29 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of blanks, engineered welded blanks, engineered stampings and modular assemblies for the automotive, light truck and heavy truck industries, will announce earnings for the third quarter ended July 31, 2003 on Wednesday, September 3, 2003. A conferen ... Continue reading
Southwest Reinsure, Inc. Announces Merger Agreement with Dealers Alliance Corporation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 29 -- Southwest Reinsure, Inc., an innovator in customized automobile dealer finance and insurance profit building programs, announced today a merger agreement with Dealers Alliance Corporation, Columbus, Ohio. Through affiliated companies, Southwest Reinsure, Inc. (Southwest Re), issues and adm ... Continue reading
SHREVEPORT, La.--Aug. 29, 2003--StockPickReport.Com (IARD#119079 - http://www.stockpickreport.com/?src=bw ) makes these short-term stock recommendations: Microsoft Corporation - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/MSFT.htm Broadcom Corporation - BUY - http://pr.stockpickreport.com/BRCM.htm Schering Plough Corp - SELL - ... Continue reading
Todd Dunn to Join FleetPride as CFO
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 29 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced that Todd Dunn will be joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer in early October. Mr. Dunn has been CFO of Tartan Textiles since 1999. Both FleetPride and Tartan a ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Series Media Advisory--Satellite Coordinates for Video News Release Reminder
MEDIA ADVISORY TRANS-AM SERIES FOR THE BFGOODRICH TIRES CUP TO MAKE A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF THE SERIES, FEATURING EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS, VIDEO NEWS RELEASE, AND B-ROLL FOOTAGE DENVER ‹ The Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup will present a 15-minute satellite feed Friday, Aug. 29 f ... Continue reading
The Tire Rack To Distribute Praxis Advanced Suspension System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan McCullough Public Relations (330) 244-9980 Email: mariellen@mcculloughpr.com THE TIRE RACK TO DISTRIBUTE PRAXIS ADVANCED SUSPENSION SYSTEM AKRON, Ohio (August 29, 2003) - The Praxis Advanced Suspension system for the Subaru WRX is now available through The Tire Rack, the n ... Continue reading
TRANS-AM CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 MOTOROCK CONTACT: Chris Fleming 212-691-2800 Cell: 917-647-4790 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2003 TRANS-AM NAMES MOTOROCK AS ITS TITLE SPONSOR, MIAMI ADDED TO 2003 SCHEDULE ELTON JOHN TO PERFORM AT GRAND PRIX AMERICAS DENVER  ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Great Canadian Race Weekend
CASCAR Great Canadian Race Weekend For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / August 29, 2003 CASCAR prepares for a busy race weekend at Delaware Speedway LONDON, ON - Following a two year absence from the Labour Day Long Weekend race schedule at Delaware Speedway, the CASCAR Super Se ... Continue reading
MotoRock Named Title Sponsor of Denver Trans-Am Series Race
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2003 MOTOROCK NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF DENVER TRANS-AM SERIES RACE DENVER ‹ MotoRock LLC has agreed to become title sponsor of the Sunday, Aug. 31 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup race, part o ... Continue reading
Dealix Corporation Announces Launch of Dealix Business Intelligence(SM)
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 29 -- Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, today announced the launch of its data analysis division, Dealix Business Intelligence(SM) (DBI(SM)). Specializing in the automotive Internet marketing channel, the mission of DBI is to provide m ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo at the 60th Frankfurt International Motor Show
Alfa Romeo has issued the following press release: 'Beauty is not enough' is the underlying concept of Alfa Romeo's new advertising campaign. The slogan expresses the importance of content over form. Customers are attracted to the Alfa brand by Italian styling and Italian good looks, but they also appreciate the handli ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS To many people around the world, ``Volvo'' is nearly synonymous with ``wagon.'' After all, Volvo has been building wagons for fifty years, starting with the PV445 Duett in 1953. And Volvo is the wagon leader, import or domestic, in the U.S. today, with around half of the market. Of ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayenne with six-cylinder engine
Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, has now added the planned third version to its program of sports utility vehicles. The excellent road dynamics, safety and off-road performance that have earned the eight-cylinder Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models worldwide praise and high sales figures can in future ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production Week Of August 18, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 332,944 units, up 0.6 percent from the 330,850 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now total ... Continue reading
PRIMEDIA Awarded Integrated Advertising Campaign by Ford Motor Company
Ford's 2004 F-150 Launch to Use Reach and Targeting of PRIMEDIA's Consumer Automotive Group, Automotive Enthusiast Group and Outdoor Enthusiast Group Campaign to Include Print, Web and Custom Auto Show Vehicles Throughout 2003 and 2004 NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company, announced t ... Continue reading
Peugeot at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor show
www.autoindex.org click for more from autoindex.org At Frankfurt, on a stand intentionally out of the ordinary in terms of its architecture and general ambiance, Peugeot pays tribute to the automobile for a truly international public. The acclaimed variety and vitality of its commercial range is exhibited in the form o ... Continue reading
Hyundai Says DaimlerChrysler Shows No Signal Of Further Investment
SEOUL August 29, 2003; Reuters reported that auto maker DaimlerChrysler AG has not signaled its intention to raise its stake in Hyundai Motor Co, South Korea's largest auto maker, Hyundai said on Friday. Hyundai Motor shares ended up almost four percent at 39,200 won on market talk that DaimlerChrysler might expand its ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler's Smart Cars Enter Mexican Car Market
BERLIN August 29, 2003; Dow Jones reported that DaimlerChrysler AG's micro car brand Smart said Monday it's entering the Mexican car market, its first foray on the American continent. Smart will sell its trademark city coupe - a mini two-seater designed for crowded urban streets - and its sporty roadster. A new four-se ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Receives Letter of Intent from Hyundai To Supply Connecting Rods for Future Engine Program
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 29 -- Metaldyne announced today that Hyundai has awarded the company a contract to supply finished machined and assembled powder metal forged connecting rods for a future engine program. Metaldyne will supply rods to Hyundai's assembly plant currently under construction in Alabama, as well as the ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Labor Day Travel Continues Despite Near Record Prices
HOUSTON--Aug. 29, 2003--Near record high gasoline prices in Texas will not deter Labor Day travelers, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. Currently, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular self-serve is $1.60 - that's an increase of seven cents in a week, and only two cents away from ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Price Spike Slowing
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 29, 2003--Gasoline prices in Southern California and the Southwest, after having rocketed upward for three weeks, appear to be reaching a plateau, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Lo ... Continue reading
US Car Sales Hit New 2003 High in August
DETROIT August 28, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that - Record high gasoline prices and the blackout that darkened much of the eastern United States did little to dim U.S. new vehicle sales in August, which are expected to hit their strongest level of the year. Steve Lyons, the head of Ford division, ... Continue reading
Ford To Install Smart Airbags Safer for Kids - Way To Go Bill
WASHINGTON August 27, 2003; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported yesterday that safety advocates are praising smart airbags, which turn themselves off or deploy softly if they sense a driver or passenger is too small. But they say it’s still a lot smarter for drivers to put small passengers in the back seat ... Continue reading
Honda To Offer GX Natural Gas Powered Car To General Public
Natural gas vehicle to sell for about $20,000 August 28, 2003 American Honda Motor Co. Inc. plans to become the first automaker to mass market a vehicle that runs on natural gas. The Civic GX will go on sale to the public during the second half of 2004, spokesman Andy Boyd said Wednesday. It will sell for about $20,000 ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tire to Cut 500 Salaried Jobs
AKRON, Ohio, August 28, 2003; The AP is reporting that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said on Thursday that it will eliminate about 500 salaried and nonunion jobs at its North American tire operations. The reductions at the nation's biggest tire maker will involve management and staff positions at most of its manufacturing ... Continue reading
Conductores encuentran que ellos manejan muy bien, pero no los demas
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--Aug. 28, 2003-- Una encuesta hecha por Allstate revela lo que mas les molesta a los estadounidenses detras del volante y la relacion especial que tienen con sus autos 28 de agosto del 2003 - Mientras viaja en su automovil luchando el trafico del fin de semana largo del Dia del Trabajo, usted podra sen ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, 28 de agosto /PR Newswire/ -- La Compañía Tribune anunció hoy que ofrece una recompensa de hasta $10,000 por la información que se proporcione al Departamento de Policía de Chicago que conlleve al arresto y condena de la persona, o personas responsables por la muerte de Luis D. Mesa, y que después de atr ... Continue reading
Dana Comments on ArvinMeritor Tender Offer Extension
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Dana Corporation issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by ArvinMeritor, Inc. that it will extend the tender period for its offer for outstanding Dana shares. "On July 22, Dana's Board of Directors rejected ArvinMeritor's offer after a thorough review and consultat ... Continue reading
Nissan North America, Inc. Launches New Scholarship Program for American Indian Students
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 28, 2003-- Nissan Doubles its Support to the American Indian College Fund and Names 1st Scholarship Recipients Automaker Nissan North America, Inc., headquartered in Gardena, Calif., has launched a new and unique scholarship program for American Indian college students that will be administered by ... Continue reading
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