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Friday, October 17, 2003

Honda Aims to Boost Japan Sales With New Minivan

Honda Aims to Boost Japan Sales With New Minivan

TOKYO October 17, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Honda Motor Co. aims to turn around its sluggish domestic sales with a fully remodeled minivan to be launched later this month, President Takeo Fukui said Friday. Honda plans to market its new "Odyssey" model from Oct. 24 in Japan, an update of a vehicle that sparked a mi ... Continue reading

Ford Announces $1.5B Expansion in China

Ford Announces $1.5B Expansion in China

BEIJING October 17, 2003; Christopher Bodeen writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. plans an expansion of its China operations at a cost of up to $1.5 billion in a move that should boost car production capacity to 150,000 a year from 20,000. The U.S. automaker and its Chinese partner, Changan Automobile Group, ... Continue reading

GenCorp's Aerojet Subsidiary Completes Acquisition Of Atlantic Research Propulsion

GenCorp's Aerojet Subsidiary Completes Acquisition Of Atlantic Research Propulsion

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 17 -- GenCorp Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Aerojet-General Corporation (Aerojet), has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets related to the propulsion business of Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC), a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation . GenCorp's agreement to a ... Continue reading

Newstream.com Digest: New Fundraising Campaign, Walking Again and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

Newstream.com Digest: New Fundraising Campaign, Walking Again and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

NEW YORK--Oct. 17, 2003-- ------------------------------------------------ University of Miami Accelerates Its 'Momentum': Billion-Dollar Fundraising Campaign Announced On Oct. 16, 2003, the University of Miami announced a billion-dollar comprehensive campaign, the most ambitious and wide reaching in its history. The c ... Continue reading

Orbit Racing - Petit Le Mans qualifying

Orbit Racing - Petit Le Mans qualifying

firsts Orbit Racing will start the 1000-mile Petit Le Mans from third and 17th on the GT grid. Rookie Mike Rockenfeller qualified the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS third in class, with a time of one minute 30.376 seconds on the wet 2.54-mile Road Atlanta road course. He will share driving duty with Leo Hindery ... Continue reading

Save the World Air Inc. Plans Annual Shareholders Meeting

Save the World Air Inc. Plans Annual Shareholders Meeting

SAN DIEGO--Oct. 17, 2003--Save The World Air Inc. (Pink Sheets: ZERO) announced today that it plans to have an annual meeting of shareholders during the month of February 2004 in Los Angeles. SWA will provide formal notice of the meeting time, place and agenda to shareholders in accordance with applicable securities la ... Continue reading

Valeo schließt Exklusivvertrag mit Iteris Produktionsstart für 2004 geplant

Valeo schließt Exklusivvertrag mit Iteris Produktionsstart für 2004 geplant

Paris, Frankreich, October 17 -- Der Automobilzulieferer Valeo hat einen Kooperationsvertrag mit dem amerikanischen Unternehmen Iteris über Herstellung und Vertrieb von kameragestützten Spurwechsel-Warnsystemen für Personenwagen geschlossen. Das gab Valeo heute in Paris bekannt. Diese exklusive Vereinbarung schließ ... Continue reading

Toyota Da Inicio a Obras en Nueva Planta de San Antonio

Toyota Da Inicio a Obras en Nueva Planta de San Antonio

Se anuncian el nombre del presidente de la planta, el centro para visitantes y una donación SAN ANTONIO, 17 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX) organizó hoy una ceremonia de inauguración simbólica y anunció el nombre del presidente de la planta y los planes para construir un ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group entra en Sociedad con el California Latino Caucus para Ayudar a los Funcionarios Latinos Electos a Servir Mejor a sus Comunidades

Chrysler Group entra en Sociedad con el California Latino Caucus para Ayudar a los Funcionarios Latinos Electos a Servir Mejor a sus Comunidades

*150 Funcionarios Latinos Electos se entrenarán en el transcurso de los próximos dos años AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, 17 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, conjuntamente con el Instituto Legislativo del California Latino Caucus para Políticas Públicas (CLLCIPP), creó una academia de entrena ... Continue reading

Piense en el Impacto que Puede Causar: Comienza la Campaña Regional de Seguridad del Peatón

Piense en el Impacto que Puede Causar: Comienza la Campaña Regional de Seguridad del Peatón

Más de 30 peatones mueren y 1.000 resultan heridos cada año en el área de Washington WASHINGTON, 17 de octubre /PR Newswire/ -- Los altos funcionarios electos del Distrito de Columbia y de los condados de Montgomery y Fairfax se reunieron en una importante ruta de tránsito -- tanto de conductores de vehículos como ... Continue reading

The 2004 Dodge Durango: More Space, Refinement and Value

The 2004 Dodge Durango: More Space, Refinement and Value

- The Most SUV Per Dollar AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Chrysler Group today announced pricing for the all-new 2004 Dodge Durango. With a base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $25,920 (plus $645 destination), the new 2004 Dodge Durango is priced $1,000 below the 2003 Durango while delivering the power, ... Continue reading

Toyota Breaks Ground in San Antonio

Toyota Breaks Ground in San Antonio

Plant President, Visitors Center, Donation Announced SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 17 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX) today held a ceremonial groundbreaking and announced the plant's president and plans for a visitors center. Toyota also capped a week of donations totaling $500,000 by presenting a check for $100 ... Continue reading

City CarShare Opens at Ashby BART Station

City CarShare Opens at Ashby BART Station

Official Pod Opening Kicks Off with the Arrival of Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates in a City CarShare Hybrid Vehicle, Media Ceremony to Follow What: BART and City CarShare announce the opening of a brand new pod location at Ashby BART station in Berkeley. Both agencies will host a news conference on Wednesday, October 22nd, t ... Continue reading

Visteon Loses $168 million In Third Quarter

Visteon Loses $168 million In Third Quarter

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Visteon Corporation today announced a net loss of $168 million or $1.34 per share for the Third Quarter 2003, which includes expenses for the 2003 UAW labor contract ratification bonus and nominal special charges. This compares with a net loss of $52 million or $0.40 per share in the Third Q ... Continue reading

353,000 Children's Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Handbooks to be Distributed to Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District & Schools Participating in the STAR Program

353,000 Children's Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Handbooks to be Distributed to Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District & Schools Participating in the STAR Program

-- WHO: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's STAR Unit, Los Angeles Unified School District School Safe Traffic Zone, Kid Guardian Foundation, Hyundai Motor America and La Opinion Newspaper WHAT: Mr. Jose Huizar, President of the LAUSD School Board and Mr. Raymond Gonzales, Principal of Brooklyn Avenue Elementary ... Continue reading

AAA Texas Chooses Site for New Regional Headquarters; One Thousand Jobs to Be Added to Local Economy

AAA Texas Chooses Site for New Regional Headquarters; One Thousand Jobs to Be Added to Local Economy

IRVING, Texas--Oct. 17, 2003--AAA Texas has selected the NEC building at State Hwy. 161 (George Bush Turnpike) and Highway 114 in Irving as its new Texas regional headquarters. The automobile club has entered into negotiations to initially lease 80,000 square feet on floors five, six and seven of the building. The 12-y ... Continue reading

AAA Texas to Announce New Site for New Regional Headquarters

AAA Texas to Announce New Site for New Regional Headquarters

DALLAS--Oct. 17, 2003-- WHO: AAA Texas President Thomas V. McKernan, Rep. ... Continue reading

Aero Marine Engine Investor Update

Aero Marine Engine Investor Update

TORRANCE, Calif.--Oct. 17, 2003--Aero Marine Engine, Inc., (OTCBB:ARMR - News) a developmental stage company which has acquired the rights to the Dyna-Cam engine, a proprietary internal combustion engine, today announced highlights from its annual report, as well as an update on the Company's recent progress. In Octobe ... Continue reading

All-New Honda HRX(TM) Mower Debuts

All-New Honda HRX(TM) Mower Debuts

Featuring innovative new Versamow(TM) System LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 17 -- Honda Power Equipment will introduce Honda HRX(TM) mowers, a completely new lawnmower line pioneering the unique Versamow(TM) System that, for the first time on any mower, easily enables simultaneous distribution of grass clippings to both the bag ... Continue reading

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces the Expansion of its Technical Center

American Axle & Manufacturing Announces the Expansion of its Technical Center

DETROIT, Oct. 17 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that it is nearing completion of its 37,000 square-foot Technical Center expansion. "When AAM was formed in 1994, we made an immediate commitment to developing new products and providing the highe ... Continue reading

American Indian College Fund to Host Gala in New York City To Benefit American Indian Students

American Indian College Fund to Host Gala in New York City To Benefit American Indian Students

Los Angeles Lakers Coach Phil Jackson and Ford Motor Company to Receive Honors NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson and Ford Motor Company will be recognized for their substantial commitments to furthering Indian higher education during the American Indian College Fund's Flame of Hope Gala Tuesday ... Continue reading

Astris Seeks to Arbitrate Joint Venture Pact with CareAction Inc.

Astris Seeks to Arbitrate Joint Venture Pact with CareAction Inc.

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada--Oct. 17, 2003--Astris Energi Inc. (OTC BB:ASRNF), leading developers of alkaline fuel cell technology, reported today that it has notified CareAutomotive Inc., formerly CareAction Inc. (Care) of Montreal, Quebec, that it intends to proceed to arbitration on the three agreements that compri ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Hosts Diversity Marketplace Expo

Chrysler Group Hosts Diversity Marketplace Expo

- Company commemorates 'Diversity Week' October 13 - 17 - Monica Emerson, Diversity Executive Director, says diversity is crucial to Company's success in the global marketplace AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Chrysler Group celebrated "Diversity Week" this week with a number of activities and events designed to honor t ... Continue reading

Company Profile for WestStart-CALSTART

Company Profile for WestStart-CALSTART

--WestStart-CALSTART is a non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming, and create jobs. It was founded in 1992 as CALSTART, but rapidl ... Continue reading

Cummins Inc. Comments on Global Air Quality Standards; Ultra-low Sulfur Fuel Key to Improving Air Quality

Cummins Inc. Comments on Global Air Quality Standards; Ultra-low Sulfur Fuel Key to Improving Air Quality

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 17, 2003--Cummins Inc. today commented on the need for global, Ultra-low sulfur fuel requirements to meet air quality standards. Speaking today at the first Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Joe Loughrey, Cummins President - Engine Business, called on wo ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Services' Mercedes-Benz Credit and Chrysler Financial Brands Receive Caddy Awards

DaimlerChrysler Services' Mercedes-Benz Credit and Chrysler Financial Brands Receive Caddy Awards

* Mercedes-Benz Credit is Awarded Gold for Marketing to College Graduates * Chrysler Financial's U.S. and Canadian Consumer Web Sites Are Awarded Bronze FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Credit, each a DaimlerChrysler Services business unit, received awards during the Detroit Crea ... Continue reading

EaglePicher Automotive to Implement Plexus Online Manufacturing Software

EaglePicher Automotive to Implement Plexus Online Manufacturing Software

New Web-based ERP System Can Be Accessed Worldwide CLARKSTON, Mich., Oct. 17 -- The 17 North American facilities of EaglePicher Automotive will begin implementation of a comprehensive, Web- based enterprise business solution provided by Plexus Systems. "The unique quality of this system is its all-inclusive nature," ex ... Continue reading

EaglePicher Automotive to Implement Plexus Systems Manufacturing Software

EaglePicher Automotive to Implement Plexus Systems Manufacturing Software

New Web-based ERP System Can Be Accessed Worldwide INKSTER, Mich., Oct. 17 -- The 17 North American facilities of EaglePicher Automotive will begin implementation of a comprehensive, Web- based enterprise business solution provided by Plexus Systems. "The unique quality of this system is in its all-inclusive nature," e ... Continue reading

Edelbrock Corporation Schedules Release of Earnings for First Quarter Fiscal Year Ending 2004 Conference Call

Edelbrock Corporation Schedules Release of Earnings for First Quarter Fiscal Year Ending 2004 Conference Call

TORRANCE, Calif.--Oct. 17, 2003--Edelbrock Corporation today announced that it will release earnings for its First Quarter Fiscal Year Ending 2004, before the market opens on November 3, 2003. Senior management consisting of Vic Edelbrock, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeffrey L. Thompson, Executive Vice P ... Continue reading

Fitch Rates AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2003-D-M 'F1+'/'AAA'

Fitch Rates AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2003-D-M 'F1+'/'AAA'

NEW YORK--Oct. 17, 2003--Fitch Ratings has assigned ratings to the receivables-backed notes issued by AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust 2003-D-M as listed below: -- $227,000,000 class A-1 1.12% Asset-Backed Notes, 'F1+'; -- $440,000,000 class A-2 1.44% Asset Backed Notes, 'AAA'; -- $75,000,000 class A-3-A 2.14% ... Continue reading

GE Elfun Volunteers To Hold 6th Annual Halloween Party For 300 Kids at Mary's Place Wednesday, October 22

GE Elfun Volunteers To Hold 6th Annual Halloween Party For 300 Kids at Mary's Place Wednesday, October 22

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 17 -- Approximately 300 kids at Mary's Place in Minneapolis are gearing up for a fun evening of games, pizza and Halloween goodies -- an event that has become an annual favorite for GE volunteers and the resident children. This year's Mary's Place Halloween Party will feature special appearanc ... Continue reading

GEICO Announces Student Art Competition to Illustrate Correct Use of Car Safety Belts

GEICO Announces Student Art Competition to Illustrate Correct Use of Car Safety Belts

Entries Will Be Taken Until January 9, 2004 Who Will Be the Next Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh? WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Students will have a chance to show off their artistic talent and their knowledge of car safety belts by entering GEICO's nationwide poster contest. They can also earn cash prizes for their winning efforts. ... Continue reading

Goodyear Announces Preliminary Settlement Of Radiant Heat Hose Suits

Goodyear Announces Preliminary Settlement Of Radiant Heat Hose Suits

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- A U.S. District Court judge in New Jersey has certified a national class and conditionally approved a $236 million settlement between The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and owners and former owners of property where Entran II radiant heating or snow melting hose was installed. A fairness hearing ... Continue reading

Hastings Manufacturing to Voluntarily Delist, Deregister its Stock

Hastings Manufacturing to Voluntarily Delist, Deregister its Stock

HASTINGS, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Hastings Manufacturing Company (AMEX:HMF) today announced it has submitted the appropriate documents to voluntarily delist its common stock from the American Stock Exchange and to terminate the registration of its common stock under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The Hastings, Mich ... Continue reading

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Oct. 17 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, will hold a conference call with institutional investors, security analysts and other interested parties at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, October 24, 2003 ... Continue reading

LKQ Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Audio Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time --9:30 a.m. Central Time--

LKQ Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Audio Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time --9:30 a.m. Central Time--

CHICAGO--Oct. 17, 2003--LKQ Corporation , the largest nationwide provider of recycled OEM automotive replacement parts and related services, will release its third quarter 2003 financial earnings results on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To discuss the earnings results, the Company will host a ... Continue reading

Metaldyne Restructures Sales Organization to Better Serve Customers

Metaldyne Restructures Sales Organization to Better Serve Customers

Anne Lockwood to Lead New Sales Organization PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Metaldyne announced today that it has restructured its sales organization to better serve Metaldyne's global automotive customers. Anne Lockwood will serve as the vice president of the new sales organization. Lockwood reports to Metaldyne's newly ... Continue reading

News Release: Andrew Firestone To Sign Autographs In Bridgestone/Firestone SEMA Show Exhibit

News Release: Andrew Firestone To Sign Autographs In Bridgestone/Firestone SEMA Show Exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 ANDREW FIRESTONE TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS IN BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE SEMA SHOW EXHIBIT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 17, 2003) - Andrew Firestone, who recently appeared on ABC television network's "The Bachelor," will sign autographs and meet with fans at this year's SEMA ... Continue reading

Noble International, Ltd. to Acquire Prototube, LLC

Noble International, Ltd. to Acquire Prototube, LLC

Deal Expands Noble's Laser Welding Technology Base and Product Line WARREN, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or "the Company") announces the acquisition of Prototube, LLC ("Prototube") from Weil Engineering GmbH ("Weil") and Global Business Support, LLC ("GBS"). Prototube is a manufacturer of laser ... Continue reading

Noble International, Ltd. to Host Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call

Noble International, Ltd. to Host Third Quarter 2003 Conference Call

WARREN, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Noble International, Ltd. (the "Company") , plans to release operating results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2003 before the opening of the stock market October 23, 2003. The Company invites you to listen to its conference call which will be broadcast over the Internet to discuss ... Continue reading

Osram Grants Royalty License to Everlight Electronics Co.

Osram Grants Royalty License to Everlight Electronics Co.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--Oct. 17, 2003--Osram GmbH, Munich today announced it has signed a patent license contract with Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd., Taipei enabling Everlight to manufacture and sell surface-mountable light emitting diodes (SMT LEDs) for white and coloured light. The agreement also enables Everlight to manu ... Continue reading

Power Chevrolet Irvine Receives Sales Record Award General Motors Honors Southern California's Largest Chevy Dealer

Power Chevrolet Irvine Receives Sales Record Award General Motors Honors Southern California's Largest Chevy Dealer

Power Chevrolet Irvine, the largest Chevrolet dealer in Southern California, has been honored by General Motors as one of the best performing Chevrolet dealers in the nation. GM presented the dealership with an "All Time Sales Record" award in recognition of Power's 497 new vehicle sales in August, the fifth highest mo ... Continue reading

Recording of "Alex Zanardi Teleconference" available

Recording of "Alex Zanardi Teleconference" available

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recording of Oct. 17 Alex Zanardi (pre-race) Teleconference available. ***Please note there is approximately a one-minute delay before recording starts on telephone and on website. The following call has been recorded: Title: Alex Zanardi Teleconference Host: Judy Stropus, JVS Enterprises (for ... Continue reading

Summary Notice of Pendency and Settlement of Class Action Issued In re DaimlerChrysler AG Securities Litigation

Summary Notice of Pendency and Settlement of Class Action Issued In re DaimlerChrysler AG Securities Litigation

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 17 -- The following statement is being issued by Entwistle & Cappucci LLP, Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A., Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP and Barrack Rodos & Bacine regarding DaimlerChrysler AG Securities Litigation. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In Re: DAI ... Continue reading

Today's Events in Southern California

Today's Events in Southern California

LOS ANGELES--Oct. 17, 2003--Following is a listing of media and community events for Friday, Oct. 17: ----------------------------------------------------------- --------- WHAT: Southern California-based high technology company teams with multibillion-dollar Korea-based international technology and industrial firm for ... Continue reading

Ultimate Customized Cars Leave Fans in Dust at Madison Square Garden

Ultimate Customized Cars Leave Fans in Dust at Madison Square Garden

XMODS(TM) Custom RC Cars Bring Competitive RC Racing to the Masses - Now Available at RadioShack - NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Gridlock around Madison Square Garden was not limited to 7th and 8th Avenues last night as hundreds including Vivica Fox, DMX, Mos Def, Tiki Barber and "For Love or Money" hot couple Erin Brodie and C ... Continue reading

Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Chases IMSA Cup from Sixth on Petit Grid

Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Chases IMSA Cup from Sixth on Petit Grid

Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing Chases IMSA Cup from Sixth on Petit Grid BRASELTON, Ga., October 17, 2003 - With an American Le Mans Series (ALMS) GT class victory at the Road America 500, Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing finds itself in a heated points battle going into tomorrow's Petit Le Man ... Continue reading

Pedestrian Safety Campaign Kicks Off

Pedestrian Safety Campaign Kicks Off

More Than 30 Pedestrians are Killed, 1,000 are Injured Each Year in Greater Washington Area WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The top elected officials from the District of Columbia and Montgomery and Fairfax counties gathered on a major commuting route -- for both drivers and pedestrians -- to kick off a regional public awarenes ... Continue reading

i2 Named Finalist for Prestigious Automotive News PACE Awards

i2 Named Finalist for Prestigious Automotive News PACE Awards

DALLAS--Oct. 17, 2003--i2 Technologies, Inc. (OTC:ITWO), a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Automotive News PACE Awards. Established in 1994 and jointly presented by Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) and ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend

CHICAGO, Oct. 17 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable November 17, 2003 to shareholders of record on November 3, 2003. BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineere ... Continue reading

NASCAR NOTES & QUOTES--SUBWAY 500 QUALIFYING

NASCAR NOTES & QUOTES--SUBWAY 500 QUALIFYING

Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; WINSTON CUP QUALIFYING; SUBWAY 500; MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY; OCT. 17, 2003 JASON LEFFLER, NO. 0 NETZERO PONTIAC GRAND PR ... Continue reading

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - 10/17/03

Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production - 10/17/03

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 17 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 331,804 units, up 0.6 percent from the 329,689 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

Lear reports record third-quarter net sales of US$3.5 billion

Lear reports record third-quarter net sales of US$3.5 billion

Southfield, Michigan, October 17 -- Lear Corporation , the world's largest automotive interior systems supplier, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) Third-Quarter Highlights Include: * Record net sales of US$3.5 billion, up 5% fr ... Continue reading

FORD MOTOR COMPANY TEAM HELPS UNCOVER ELUSIVE SECRETS OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS

FORD MOTOR COMPANY TEAM HELPS UNCOVER ELUSIVE SECRETS OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS

Ford engineers test authentic reproduction of 1903 Wright engine in Dearborn lab Using the same sophisticated engine testing facilities it uses to develop automobiles, Ford Motor Company is helping ensure the integrity and success of the authentic reproduction 1903 Wright Flyer that will exclusively re-enact the Wright ... Continue reading

Ford, Changan Group Agree to Expand Production And Build New Car and Engine Plants in China

Ford, Changan Group Agree to Expand Production And Build New Car and Engine Plants in China

Investment to increase by $1 billion; capacity to rise to 150,000 units a year * New memorandum of understanding signed with Changan Automobile Group to expand manufacturing capacity, increase product introductions and jointly explore more automotive business opportunities * More than $1 billion planned for future expa ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Applies to List Its Common Stock on Nasdaq Small Cap Market

China Automotive Systems Applies to List Its Common Stock on Nasdaq Small Cap Market

SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 17 -- China Automotive Systems (BULLETIN BOARD: CAAS) has applied to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Small Cap Market. Acceptance of China Automotive Systems' application is subject to approval by Nasdaq. China Automotive Systems is based in Shanghai, China. The company is a key supplier of po ... Continue reading

LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Maintain Downward Trend

LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Maintain Downward Trend

LOS ANGELES--Oct. 17, 2003--Gasoline prices continued their downward march for the seventh straight week though the Southwest. Full inventories, healthy profits and increased imports combined to push retail prices lower, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the average ... Continue reading

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch, Prices in Corpus Christi Jump - Most of Texas is Stable

AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch, Prices in Corpus Christi Jump - Most of Texas is Stable

HOUSTON--Oct. 17, 2003--While the price of gasoline remained stable in much of Texas, prices in Corpus Christi and San Antonio rose quickly over the past week, according to the Weekend Gas Watch by AAA Texas. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline is $1.43- one cent higher than last week's averag ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Reports Third Quarter Results

Superior Industries Reports Third Quarter Results

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Oct. 17, 2003--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2003 in-line with the company's revised estimates reported on August 28, 2003. Third Quarter Results For the three months ended September 30, 2003, revenue was $187,3 ... Continue reading

Vari-Form Awarded Contract to Produce Second Hydroformed Automotive Front Structure For New DCX SUV

Vari-Form Awarded Contract to Produce Second Hydroformed Automotive Front Structure For New DCX SUV

WARREN, Mich., Oct. 16 -- Vari-Form, the leader in hydroforming technologies, was awarded a contract to produce a hydroformed Front End Structural Module (FESM) for the redesigned 2004 model year DaimlerChrysler Sport Utility Vehicle. Vari-Form was contracted to design and produce the radiator closure assembly for the ... Continue reading

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Toughest Test to Date - The Land Rover 7x7x7 Challenge

Sir Ranulph Fiennes' Toughest Test to Date - The Land Rover 7x7x7 Challenge

GAYDON, Warwickshire, England, Oct. 16 -- Sir Ranulph Fiennes, world celebrated explorer, and his long-term expedition companion, Dr. Mike Stroud, are about to embark on an epic around-the-world trip aiming to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Adding to the challenge, Sir Ranulph underwent a d ... Continue reading

Genuine Parts Company (NAPA)Reports Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2003

Genuine Parts Company (NAPA)Reports Sales and Earnings for Third Quarter and Nine Months of 2003

ATLANTA--Oct. 16, 2003--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.2 billion were up 2% compared to the third quarter of 2002. Net income was $88 million, compa ... Continue reading

Goodyear Eagle F1 Performance Tires Soar in European Mags

Goodyear Eagle F1 Performance Tires Soar in European Mags

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Goodyear's Eagle F1 ultra- performance tire is earning high praise in the toughest proving ground in the automotive industry -- the European auto enthusiast magazine tire test. The Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3 tire recently won a consumer magazine test in America, and its showing in Europe has been e ... Continue reading

SmarTire Systems Reports Year-End Financial Results

SmarTire Systems Reports Year-End Financial Results

Expansion of product line and distribution channels results in 80% revenue increase OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 16 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today reported its financial results for the year ended July 31, 2003. The Company's consolidated financial statements and all financial information contained in t ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Presented With Life Time Achievement Award For Outstanding Service From SSPA

Reynolds and Reynolds Presented With Life Time Achievement Award For Outstanding Service From SSPA

Fifth Straight STAR Earns Reynolds a Lifetime Achievement Award DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company earned its fifth consecutive Software Technical Assistance Recognition (STAR) award at the Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) Conference held September 29 - October 1, 2003 in Savan ... Continue reading

Indy Racing Challenge At SEMA Sponsored by Bridgestone Firestone

Indy Racing Challenge At SEMA Sponsored by Bridgestone Firestone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TO SPONSOR INDY RACING LEAGUE'S INDY RACING CHALLENGE AT 2003 SEMA SHOW NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 15, 2003) - Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is bringing the Indy Racing League's (IRL) Indy Racing Challenge to this ye ... Continue reading

Mazda Operating Profit Goes Zoom Zoom

Mazda Operating Profit Goes Zoom Zoom

TOKYO, Oct 17, 2003; Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, the smallest of Japan's top five auto makers, will likely report a 70 percent jump in first-half operating profit year-on-year thanks to brisk sales in Europe, the Nihon Keizai newspaper said on Friday. Mazda, owned one-third by Ford Motor Co, is expected to ... Continue reading

Chrysler puts $3,000 cash rebate on Pacifica

Chrysler puts $3,000 cash rebate on Pacifica

DETROIT, Oct 16, 2003; Reuters is reporting that the Chrysler unit of DaimlerChrysler said on Thursday it was offering a $3,000 cash rebate on its Pacifica wagon, highlighting disappointing initial sales of the vehicle. As an alternative to the cash back deal, which also took effect on Thursday, Chrysler spokesman Davi ... Continue reading

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