WASHINGTON September 26, 2003; Niala Boodhoo writing for Reuters reported that all Segway electronic scooters, touted as an invention that would revolutionize human transport, were voluntarily recalled on Friday for a software upgrade because of a power problem, the company and U.S. safety regulators said. Segway has r ... Continue reading
New Jaguar Engine Unleashed in Miami
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 Sept. 26, 2003 NEW JAGUAR ENGINE UNLEASHED MIAMI ‹ Rocketsports team owner and Motorock Trans-Am Tour for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup princip ... Continue reading
RUHLMAN THIRD ON FRIDAY PRACTICE DAY AT MIAMI GRAND PRIX
RUHLMAN THIRD ON FRIDAY PRACTICE DAY AT MIAMI GRAND PRIX Miami, FL (Sept 25)--Top MotoRock Trans-Am Tour driver Randy Ruhlman began the Miami Grand Prix weekend on a fast note by ending the day in third after two practice sessions. Ruhlman is set to qualify in the Preformed Line Products/Coyote Closure Corvette at 11:3 ... Continue reading
September Auto Sales Seen at Healthy Pace
DETROIT September 26, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that high incentives and new models likely kept U.S. consumers buying cars and trucks at a healthy pace in September, but sales were expected to be down sharply from the near-record rate in August. U.S. auto sales, to be released by automakers on Wedn ... Continue reading
GM Names African-American Design Head, a Big 3 First
DETROIT September 26, 2003; Reuters reports that General Motors Corp. on Friday said Ed Welburn will become the first black in charge of design at a major automaker when he succeeds GM veteran Wayne Cherry next month. The 52-year-old Welburn, executive director in charge of body-on-frame vehicles for GM Design, will be ... Continue reading
Big Three Automakers Sue Honeywell
NEW YORK/CHICAGO September 26, 2003; Reuters reported that Detroit's Big Three automakers have filed suit to stop Honeywell International Inc. from selling its brake products unit to bankrupt Federal-Mogul Corp. (OTC BB:FDMLQ.OB - News), accusing Honeywell of trying to avoid its asbestos-related obligations. Honeywell ... Continue reading
See the Unseen - Raytheon Infrared NIGHTDRIVER H2
Hello, Ever wish you could see in the dark? Raytheon Infrared’s NIGHTDRIVER system allows drivers to do just that, helping them avoid dangerous conditions that would otherwise be invisible until the last moment. This week, Raytheon Infrared announced its NIGHTDRIVER™ infrared technology system for the Humme ... Continue reading
Linamar Corporation Announces the Completion of the Acquisition Of McLaren Performance Technologies
GUELPH, Ontario, Sept. 26 -- Linamar Corporation ("Linamar") (TSX: LNR) announced today the completion of the previously announced acquisition of McLaren Performance Technologies, Inc. ("McLaren Performance") (BULLETIN BOARD: MCLN) . Stockholders of McLaren Performance approved the merger agreement at a special meeting ... Continue reading
Thomas G. Stemberg Elected to CarMax Board of Directors
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 26 -- CarMax, Inc. announced today that its board of directors has elected Thomas G. Stemberg, founder and executive chairman of Staples, Inc., to membership on the board. Mr. Stemberg, 54, pioneered the office superstore industry when he opened the first Staples store in 1986. Mr. Stemberg has bee ... Continue reading
Drissi Climbs Miami Speed Charts in First-Round Run
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 Sept. 26, 2003 DRISSI CLIMBS MIAMI SPEED CHARTS IN FIRST-ROUND RUN MIAMI ‹ Tomy Drissi¹s love affair with temporary street circuits showe ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 20 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: Sept. 26-28, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 cell CANNON READY FOR CHICAGO JOLIET, Ill. (Sept. 26, 2003) - Despite not qualifying for Memphis la ... Continue reading
ASC Chief Designer Predicts Continued Rise in Specialty Vehicles
FERNDALE, Mich., Sept. 26 -- The head of design for ASC Incorporated, the company that's played a central role in such landmark automotive designs as the Chevrolet SSR, Dodge Neon SRT-4, Buick Grand National GNX, Ford McLaren Mustang and Porsche 968 Cabrio, predicts that there will be "radical shifts in automotive cons ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-US GP-First Qualifying
United States Grand Prix - FIRST QUALIFYING 26th September 2003 Weather: Overcast , dry track for both drivers before rain intervened. Temp: 16°C Air, 19-20°C Track Indianapolis (USA). An untroubled start to the US GP weekend for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, with Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya achieving the 4th a ... Continue reading
GM Racing Notes - Dale Jr. on Talladega
CONTACT: Nancy Wager or Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com 727-784-8465 (ofc) 727-415-3109(cell) r.lemasters@att.net 704-792-1801(ofc) 704-236-9831(cell) GM RACING NOTES, EA SPORTS 500 AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY September 26, 2003 DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 8 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SHARED ... Continue reading
Modern Tire: Modern Tire Dealer names 2003 Dealer of the Year
AKRON, Ohio--Sept. 26, 2003-- Ohio dealer John Marshall earns industry's top honor Modern Tire Dealer (MTD) magazine has named John Marshall of Dayton, Ohio, its 2003 Tire Dealer of the Year. Marshall's company, Grismer Tire Co., is one of North America's most successful independent tire dealerships. Marshall beat out ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 26 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 353,877 units, up 3.1 percent from the 343,254 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tota ... Continue reading
UAW Members at DaimlerChrysler Ratify New Labor Pact
DETROIT, Sept. 26 -- UAW members at DaimlerChrysler have voted to ratify the proposed new four-year agreements for hourly and salaried workers. The contracts cover more than 60,000 active UAW workers at DaimlerChrysler, as well as more than 57,000 retirees and an additional 17,500 surviving spouses of retired workers. ... Continue reading
2004 Nissan Titan Enters One of World's Most Competitive Truck Markets with Texas Debut
DALLAS--Sept. 25, 2003--Full-size trucks are serious business in Texas, and the next big thing is here. As Nissan North America (NNA) launches the all-new 2004 Titan in Texas today at the State Fair, the company is taking its first-ever full-size truck into America's heartland of trucks. "To say that Texas is important ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 25, 2003-- ------------------------------------------------ Intel's "One Unwired Day" Offers Free Trial Wi-Fi Access Across the Country From Hercules, Calif., to Braintree, Mass., from Carefree, Ariz. to Humble, Texas, today is "One Unwired Day" in large and small cities all across America. During today ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Sept. 26, 2003--CCC Information Services Inc, a subsidiary of CCC Information Services Group Inc. , has been named to Deloitte & Touche's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Chicagoland, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nation's le ... Continue reading
Eufora MasterCard Gives Away $30,000 Toyota; Texas Cardholder Second Winner in Two Months
LITTLE ELM, Texas, Sept. 26 -- When Johanna Morgan got the phone call from Eufora, LLC (www.eufora.com) earlier this month telling her she had won her choice of one of 25 $30,000 cars, she didn't realize she had entered the company's monthly sweepstakes. The 29-year-old Eufora cardholder had opted in to the sweepstakes ... Continue reading
Fleetwood's Folding Trailer Division Wins Governor's Award for Outstanding Environmental Protection
RIVERSIDE, Calif., and SOMERSET, Pa., Sept. 26 -- Fleetwood Enterprises , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today that Fleetwood Folding Trailers of Somerset, Pennsylvania, received one of the 2003 Governor's Awards for Environmental ... Continue reading
SPX Contech Cast Pacifica Suspension Links Honored by North American Die Casting Association
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26 -- SPX Corporation today announced that its Contech business has been selected as the winner of the prestigious 2003 NADCA International Die Casting Competition. Contech's aluminum Process 2000 cast Suspension Links received the award for excellence in Aluminum Die Casting in the Squeeze/Semi- ... Continue reading
MIAMI--Sept. 26, 2003--Cross Lander USA announced today that it has completed the purchase of Romania's Aro 4x4 vehicle manufacturing facility that is located 60 miles north of Bucharest. With the plant now under the operational control of Cross Lander, the company expects to begin immediate production of its new sport ... Continue reading
EA Secures Exclusive Rights to NASCAR Game Development Through 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Sept. 26, 2003--Electronic Arts today announced an exclusive relationship with NASCAR(R) for worldwide rights to develop, publish and distribute NASCAR-branded interactive racing games through 2009. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. This agreement allows EA to create interactive games on a nu ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Steep Decreases at the Gas Pumps
HOUSTON--Sept. 26, 2003--Motorists across the state saw steep price decreases at the gasoline pumps this week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch by AAA Texas. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.48 - four cents lower than last week's average, and eleven cents less than last month's aver ... Continue reading
Big 3 Pact Won't Close Competitive Gap
DETROIT September 26, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that the Big Three automakers and their top two suppliers could cut up to 50,000 jobs over the next four years under tentative union contracts reached last week and still fail to close the competitive gap with Asian and European automakers, analysts ... Continue reading
Photo-Scan signs major agreement to supply security and information systems on London's buses
London, September 26 -- Photo-Scan plc, the security and surveillance systems specialist, has signed a long term partnership agreement with Crystal Eyes Ltd. to supply, install and maintain security and information systems for buses in London and in other major cities. Under the agreement, both companies will work toge ... Continue reading
Mazda Sponsors Introductory Race for 'RX-8'
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Sponsors Introductory Race for 'RX-8' MAZDA <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_Mazda0926p.jpg> Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 26, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that it will sponsor the Mazda RX-8 one make race in the NR-A category, authori ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Dip for Fourth Consecutive Week
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 26, 2003--Gasoline prices declined moderately throughout the Southwest for the fourth straight week as retailers continued taking profits, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in the Los Angel ... Continue reading
Action Performance Finalizes Acquisition of Funline Merchandise Co.
PHOENIX--Sept. 26, 2003--Action Performance Companies, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Funline Merchandise Co., Inc., manufacturer of the Muscle Machines(TM), Jesse James WEST COAST CHOPPERS(TM), and other popular die-cast collectible vehicles. The transaction was completed on the terms pr ... Continue reading
Westlake Village, Kalifornien, 26. September -- - Brake-by-wire (die Turbo-Bremse) und Audiosysteme mit flexiblen Formaten gefallen den Massen. Europäische Konsumenten zeigen ein grosses Interesse an einer Anzahl von neuen aufkommenden Automobiltechnologien, aber die meisten sind nicht willens diese Funktionen zu kauf ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates presenta su informe sobre las nuevas tecnologías para automóviles
Westlake Village, California, September 26 -- - Los sistemas de freno por cable y de formatos de audio cuentan con la aprobación para el mercado de masas Según el Estudio de Tecnologías Emergentes Europeas para el Automóvil J.D. Power and Associates 2003, publicado hoy, los consumidores europeos han expresando un f ... Continue reading
Westlake Village, California, September 26 -- - Brake-by-wire and flexible-format audio systems have mass market appeal European consumers express a strong interest in a number of today's emerging automotive technologies, but most are not willing to buy many of these features unless manufacturers lower the price, accor ... Continue reading
Metropolitan Police to Conduct Happy Hour Sobriety Checkpoint This Friday
The Metropolitan Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in the 3600 block of Canal Road in Washington on Friday, September 26, 2003 from 7:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The sobriety checkpoint, which is scheduled to coincide with Friday afternoon "happy hour," is part of Checkpoint Strikeforce, which couples a pub ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Regroup Under Founder's Brother
Seoul September 25, 2003; Korea Times reports that Hyundai Group is locked again in power struggle between Kim Mun-hee, mother-in-law of late Hyundai Asan chairman Chung Mong-hun, and Chung Sang-yung, a younger brother of late Hyundai founder Chung Ju-yung and honorary chairman of Kumgang Korea Chemical Co. (KCC). Acco ... Continue reading
GM North American Production for Week of September 15, 2003
Total U.S. Passenger Car 32,045 Total U.S. Truck 57,501 Total Canada Passenger Car 15,437 Total Canada Truck 6,626 Total N.A. Car and Truck 118,335 Note: Totals exclude Joint Venture production (i.e. HUMMER, NUMMI, etc.)North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of Sept. 29, 2003 Mon 9/29 Tue 9/30 Wed 10/1 Thu ... Continue reading
GMAC Mortgage Announces New Chief Information Officer
HORSHAM, Pa. September 26, 2003; GMAC Mortgage has named Bill Shuler its chief information officer, with responsibility for providing vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives for the company. "Bill's talent and experience in the mortgage industry will be critical as we de ... Continue reading
Honda Motor To Produce, Market Accord Sedan In Taiwan
TOKYO September 26, 2003; Dow Jones reporteds that Honda Motor Co. said Friday it plans to start production of its Accord sedan in Taiwan in October and aims to start marketing the model there in November. The leading Japanese automaker will produce 10,000 Accords annually in Taiwan, a company spokesman said. With Taiw ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sept. 25, 2003-- Phase IV to Explore Steps to Commercialize Zinc-Air Fuel Arotech Corporation , announced today that it has received approval from the United States Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund half of the $1.5 million cost-shared budget associated with the new Phase IV of Arotech's Electric F ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $33,300 for the 2004 Pathfinder Armada full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), which goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide on October 1. The Pathfinder Armada features a 305-horsepow ... Continue reading
Way To Go Walt! - CustomerLink Systems Raises $3.2M in Round B
ROSEVILLE, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003--Today, CustomerLink Systems, the premier provider of customer development programs and services to the automotive service and repair industry announced the completion of their B-Series funding round. The $3.2 million in funding provides new capital for continued development and expans ... Continue reading
Amerigon Appoints Daniel J. Pace Vice President, Sales & Marketing
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Amerigon Incorporated announced today that veteran automotive executive Daniel J. Pace, 52, has been promoted to Vice President, Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. In his new position, Pace, the Company's former Director of North American Sales, will be responsible for managing all ... Continue reading
City CarShare Launches Campus Program at Stanford
Popular Car-Sharing Program Provides Convenient and Affordable Transportation Option to Students, Faculty and Staff STANFORD, Calif., Sept. 25 -- City CarShare, a national innovator in community-based and environmentally driven car-sharing, today announced the official expansion of its program to Stanford. Students, fa ... Continue reading
Automotive industry to establish new open standard for electronic architecture
Baden - Baden, Germany, September 25 -- Automotive manufacturers, BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler and Volkswagen, and automotive system suppliers, Bosch, Continental and Siemens VDO, today announced the formation of an industry partnership, which they have decided to name AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture, to jointly deve ... Continue reading
Monsanto Teams Up With Industry Leaders to Provide a Major Boost to Ethanol And Corn Growers
Collaborative Effort Is Expected to Bolster U.S. Ethanol Industry by Providing A Multi-Million Dollar Investment Over the Next Two Years; Monsanto Continues To Make Progress Toward Its Pledge Commitment to Bolster Bioenergy in the U.S. HENNING, Ill., Sept. 25 -- Monsanto announced recently that it is teaming up with in ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, Sept. 25 -- Isuzu Motors Limited and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX: WPT) announced today that the ELF CNG-DI, a joint entry between Isuzu Motors and Westport, won two gold medals in the efficiency and emissions categories and one silver medal in the vehicle noise category at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum ... Continue reading
Stark State College of Technology Certifies The Timken Company Maintenance Training Program
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The Timken Company announced today that Stark State College of Technology has certified its Timken Bearing Maintenance Training curriculum for continuing education units (CEUs). CEUs are commonly utilized in many industries to provide ongoing professional enrichment based on approved curriculu ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Color Interlayer Goes Mainstream; Vanceva(TM) Color Used in Production Vehicles
TROY, Mich., Sept. 25 -- Some automakers are seeing red about automotive glass. They're also seeing blue. And green. And gray. ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: WJ's Short Week Makes for Long Hours
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ's Short Week Makes for Long Hours GM Performance Parts Grand Am driver looks to return to Route 66 Raceway winner's circle SUGAR HILL, GA., September 24, 2003 - The recent rash of rainouts has produced a historic stretch for the N ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003--As the new school year brings morning carpools and trips to afternoon soccer practice, the importance of child safety in automobiles must be reemphasized with parents. A new survey sponsored by Nissan North America, Inc. indicates that many parents need a refresher course on child passe ... Continue reading
Production of the New BMW X5 Begins September 26, 2003
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 25 -- At 6 a.m. tomorrow, associates at BMW Manufacturing Corp. will begin building the new X5 sports activity vehicle that will have more than 2,100 new parts, three new engines and four new colors. Teams at BMW Manufacturing and the almost 500 companies in the worldwide supplier network, incl ... Continue reading
Oil Company Renews Longstanding Sponsorship of FLW Outdoors
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25 -- FLW Outdoors announced Thursday that Castrol, the world's leading lubrication specialist, will remain the official motor oil of FLW Outdoors' industry-leading bass and walleye tournament circuits through the 2006 season. FLW Outdoors has brought competitive fishing to the forefront of the sport ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series Finals-Thursday Results from Cecil County Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION FINALS CECIL COUNTY DRAGWAY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 Summit Racing Series Finals Underway at Cecil County RISING SUN, Md. - Over 600 racers, representing NHRA's Northeast division took to the track today for the first day of time trials at the NHR ... Continue reading
Electrovaya and Exide Technologies Announce Collaboration for New Energy Solutions
TORONTO and PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) ( www.electrovaya.com ), a world leader in lithium ion SuperPolymer(R) battery technology and systems, and Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) ( www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, have signed a non-binding M ... Continue reading
Dr. John Verbicky Appointed President and CEO of Envirokare
ORLANDO, Fla.--Sept. 25, 2003--Envirokare Tech, Inc. (OTCBB:ENVK) announced the appointment of Dr. John W. Verbicky, Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. This is the Company's first appointment of an experienced industry leader aimed at achieving the Company's goal of maximizing the commercializ ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Governor Signs Auto-Club-Sponsored Red Light Camera Reform Bill
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 25, 2003--Governor Gray Davis today signed AB1022, the Red Light Camera Reform Bill into law. The bill was authored by Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, D-Carson, and co-sponsored by the Automobile Club of Southern California and the California State Automobile Association in Northern California. The new ... Continue reading
MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR DRIVER RANDY RUHLMAN SET TO DEFEND PODIUM AT MIAMI GRAND PRIX
MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR DRIVER RANDY RUHLMAN SET TO DEFEND PODIUM AT MIAMI GRAND PRIX Greensboro, NC (Sept 24) -- The 2002 Trans-Am Series ³Most Improved Driver of the Year² Randy Ruhlman returns this weekend to the downtown Miami street course to defend his last year¹s Trans-Am third place finish. Ruhlman, the highe ... Continue reading
New Changes in Red Light Camera Programs Are First Step Toward Maximizing the Effectiveness of Photo Enforcement WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The following is a statement by Leslie Blakey, Executive Director of the National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running, regarding enactment of A.B. 1022: We applaud today's action by Go ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Sept. 25, 2003--Nissan's powerful new 350Z, which became the best selling sports car in America in its first year of availability, has added another impressive title to its growing list of accolades -- Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Champion. In its first season of eligibility, a competitio ... Continue reading
Busch wins Pole at Talladega, plus starting grid
KYLE BUSCH WINS OLD MILWAUKEE POLE AT TALLADEGA TALLADEGA AL (9-25-03) Kyle Busch wasn't quickest in ARCA RE/MAX Series practice, but he made up for it in qualifying. Busch, in the Ditech.com Chevrolet, won the Old Milwaukee Pole Thursday for the Food World 300 at Talladega Superspeedway. Busch was first out and posted ... Continue reading
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