NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson Looks Forward to the Relaxation of Racing in Pomona
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Looks Forward to the Relaxation of Racing in Pomona Successful tests of new wheels has GM Performance Parts team set to defend Winternationals title SUGAR HILL, GA., February 16, 2004 - The 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Raci ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Adds New Pieces To Complete Championship Puzzle
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Adds New Pieces To Complete Championship Puzzle ACDelco Racing team to introduce new 2004 Cavalier at season-opening Winternationals Sugar Hill, Ga., February 16, 2004 - Kurt Johnson enters the 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Ra ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16 -- California Coach Builders will release to the press and to the limousine industry its new F-650 270" CrewZer at the Limousine and Chauffer Transportation Show being held February 22 through 24, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The press is invited to a Champagne rec ... Continue reading
Audi is setting a new benchmark in the luxury performance segment. For the latest generation of the Audi A6 is a saloon combining supreme driving dynam-ics with high technology, plus outstanding comfort and exemplary equip-ment, thus striving for top position within this competition segment. A new face in the business ... Continue reading
Honda at Geneva: powerful line-up underpinned by advanced technology
Honda’s exceptionally strong model line-up, reflected both in critical acclaim and burgeoning sales, is fully represented at the 2004 Geneva Salon. Revised Jazz and Stream, the recently enhanced Civic models and a cross-section of Accord saloons and Tourers including the new diesel, join the HR-V and CR-V to emph ... Continue reading
Susan L. Hagood Appointed Controller at AIAG
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Susan L. Hagood has been named controller for the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), one of the global auto industry's largest trade organizations. Hagood will be responsible for all of the association's financial affairs, including accounting, treasury management, investments and ta ... Continue reading
Insurance Company Adds SPICE to Truck Equipment Program (STEP)
Insurer Expects Hearty Industry Appetite for New and Expanded Property Coverages HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 16 -- With its newly enhanced STEP SPICE policy endorsement, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. today unveiled important new additions to its highly successful multi-line program for manufacturers, distributo ... Continue reading
78% of Car Buyer's Suffer "Why Did I Ever Buy That? " Remorse
Majority of Car Buyers Have Wanted to Return a Vehicle Within First Few Days of Purchase RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 16 -- A recent poll of almost 49,000 car shoppers conducted by CarMax, Inc. on the company's Web site shows that 78 percent of car purchasers have wished they could return a car within the first few days of buyi ... Continue reading
Richelle Parham Named VP, General Manager of Ad Agency Digitas Chicago
BOSTON--Feb. 16, 2004--Digitas Inc. announced today that Richelle Parham has been named Vice President/General Manager for the firm's Chicago office. Richelle, who relocates from Digitas' Boston headquarters, reports to Torrence Boone, Managing Director, Digitas-Chicago. Richelle will oversee day-to-day operations of t ... Continue reading
VW and Dealer Group Hahn & Lang to Buy European Dealerships
BRUSSELS, Feb 16, 2004; Reuters reported that the European Commission on Monday approved plans by two Volkswagen subsidiaries and Hahn & Lang, a car dealer, for a joint venture to buy auto dealerships. VW's Volkswagen Synko and Auto Synko and Hahn & Lang, all of Germany, plan the venture to purchase Audi Zentrum Stuttg ... Continue reading
All-New 2004 Dodge Durango Features Innovative SKF Wheel Hub Units
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 16 -- When the engineers at the Chrysler Group started redesigning the all-new 2004 Dodge Durango, they were looking to not only make it bigger, but also better in several ways. SKF answered the challenge by designing an innovative asymmetrical ball hub bearing unit to replace the standard tapered ... Continue reading
Scelzi and HEMI Oakley Dodge aim for Pomona win
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 K&N FILTERS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (Calif.) RACEWAY RACE DATES: FEB. 19-22, 2004 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI HAS ONE-TRACK MIND: TO WIN AT POMONA OPENER FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2003) - Now that the pre-season te ... Continue reading
Honda and General Electric form strategic alliance in the business jet engine market
February 16, 2004 -- Tokyo -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and General Electric Co. (GE) today announced the formation of a strategic alliance to produce a new jet engine for light business jets. The basic agreement was signed today at Honda Motor headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, by Takeo Fukui, President and CEO of Honda Motor, ... Continue reading
Latvia to Be the First European Driver License to Incorporate Digimarc IDMarc Security Features
TUALATIN, Ore.--Feb. 16, 2004--Digimarc Corporation today announced that the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (RTSD) of Latvia has awarded the country's new digital driver license contract to Digimarc. The estimated value of the five-year contract is $9 million. Under the terms of the bid and contract award, Digimarc wi ... Continue reading
AT&T Awarded $17 Million Networking Contract From JM Family Enterprises
Auto industry giant takes advantage of technology to expand capabilities DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16 -- AT&T announced today it has been awarded a multi-year contract from JM Family Enterprises Inc. (JMFE) to provide an integrated networking platform that enables the company to improve customer service, expand capab ... Continue reading
CinemaNow Partners With Akimbo to Bring Video-On-Demand Service Directly To Television
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--Feb. 16, 2004--CinemaNow Inc., a leader in IP-based video-on-demand distribution and technology, today announced it has partnered with Akimbo to make its vast library of video-on-demand content available for viewing on televisions. Akimbo, a new company launched earlier today at DEMO 2004, bring ... Continue reading
PARIS, February 16 -- - Renditeerhöhung in einem schwierigen Umfeld - Steigerungen im Auftragseingang Nach einer Aufsichtsratsitzung kündigte Valeo seine geprüften Ergebnisse für 2003 an. In Mio. Euro Jan.- Sept. 4. 2003 2002 Änderungen 2003(1) Quartal 2003(1) Umsatz 6.932 2.302 9.234 9.803 - 6% Bruttomarge 1.227 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 16 -- Before the first Pontiac Solstice rolls off the assembly line, General Motors has given the go to two spin-offs: Chevrolet Nomad and Saturn Curve, TheCarConnection.com reveals. In this week's inside exclusive, TCC also reports several other spin-offs, including a hard-top Buick roadster, an "entry" ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Forecasts Future Vehicle Production Trends In Europe and North America
TOKYO, Feb. 16 -- The European and North American automotive markets are mature, but the next several years will provide some opportunities for growth, according to research presented recently by CSM Worldwide in Tokyo, Japan. Some key trends in these markets include: * The European market is expected to stage a recove ... Continue reading
Nuvera Gasoline Fuel Processor Achieves Major Milestone in DOE Fuel Cell Program
MILAN, Italy and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, February 16 -- Company's STAR reformer exceeds performance requirements; represents innovative solution to onboard hydrogen generation Nuvera Fuel Cells today announced its STAR(TM) fuel processor successfully completed acceptance testing at Argonne National Lab (ANL). The inn ... Continue reading
The Coors Light Dodge Gets Caught in "The Big One" at Daytona 500
The Coors Light Dodge Gets Caught in "The Big One" at Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 15, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin started the season off with a bang when his Coors Light Dodge got caught up in "The Big One" during the running of the 46th Daytona 500. "Everybody ran into each other on the straightaway again, ... Continue reading
USDOT Announces Comparative Ratings for Passenger Vehicle Tires
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced the release of ratings for tires used on most of the nation's passenger vehicles. "Consumers deserve the best possible information for selecting tires, and these ratings will provide information to help make t ... Continue reading
El procesador de gasolina de Nuvera obtiene los mejores resultados en el programa DOE Fuel Program
MILAN, Italy y CAMBRIDGE, EEUU, February 16 -- El reformador STAR de la compañía excede los requisitos de rendimiento; representa una solución innovadora para la generación de hidrógeno de abordo Nuvera Fuel Cells ha anunciado hoy que su procesador de combustible STAR ha completado con éxito las pruebas de acepta ... Continue reading
Surplus Army Vehicles Find New Life
ANNISTON, Ala.--Feb. 16, 2004--Did you ever wonder what happens to excess Army tracked vehicles? United Defense Industries, Inc. is supporting a unique solution that supports local law enforcement and Homeland Defense needs. It converts surplus military vehicles into domestic law enforcement units for special situation ... Continue reading
Japan Denso Aims To Buy 6 Million Of Own Shares At Y2,043 Each
TOKYO February 16, 2004; Kanji Ishibashi writing for Dow Jones reported that Denso Corp. said Monday it plans to buy 6 million of its own shares at Y2,043 each via a tender offer from Feb. 17 to March 8. The major Japanese car parts maker, an affiliate of Toyota Motor Corp. , said it plans to spend Y12.29 billion for t ... Continue reading
Toyota May Need to Make Hybrid in U.S. Facility
SAN FRANCISCO February 15, 2004; Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor Corp. President Fujio Cho said the No. 1 Japanese auto maker, encouraged by strong sales of its gasoline-electric hybrid cars, may eventually manufacture a hybrid model in the U.S., Monday's Wall Street Journal reported. The redesigned second-generat ... Continue reading
Honda and General Electric Form Strategic Alliance in the Business Jet Engine Market
TOKYO--Feb. 15, 2004--Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and General Electric Co. (GE) today announced the formation of a strategic alliance to produce a new jet engine for light business jets. The basic agreement was signed today at Honda Motor headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, by Takeo Fukui, President and CEO of Honda Motor, and Dav ... Continue reading
Britain's Dumped Car Problem to Escalate
WARRINGTON, England, February 16 -- New rules imposing stringent standards on vehicle recyclers and making the last owner responsible for costs could make Britain's abandoned car problem much worse, according to the latest research by European Metal Recycling. European rules on the disposal of defunct vehicles, expecte ... Continue reading
Casey Mears Earns Career-Best Finish in Daytona 500
Contact: Heather Kincel, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 662-9642, hkincel@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Casey Mears Earns a Career-Best Finish in Daytona 500 Daytona Beach, Fla. (February 16, 2004) ---Casey Mears piloted the No. 41 Target Dodge to his best finish in his young NASCAR NEXTEL Cup career ... Continue reading
Ford Elects Stephen G. Butler to its Board of Directors
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Ford Motor Company announced today the election of Stephen G. Butler, the retired chairman and chief executive officer of KPMG, LLP, to the company's Board of Directors. Butler, 56, retired from KPMG in 2002 following a 33-year career with the international accounting, tax and consulting fir ... Continue reading
Samsung Unveils PC-TV Combo LCD Monitor
Samsung Electronics said on Sunday that it rolled out two liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor models for desktop PCs that can receive TV broadcasts with a simple TV cable plug-in. Customers needed to buy and install separate PC video cards for their desktop PCs to watch TV broadcasts with previous flat panel monitors. ... Continue reading
DCX: US Auto Market "Drugged with Incentives
Mercedes has 'limited optimism' on global demand GENOA, Italy, Feb 15, 2004; Reuters reported that a senior DaimlerChrysler AG official said in an interview published on Sunday that the company had "limited optimism, not actual enthusiasm" with regards to worldwide auto demand this year. The German automaker believes g ... Continue reading
2004 Daytona 500 Complete Results
Nextel Cup Final 2004 Daytona 500 Results Pos. Driver Starting Pos. Car No. / Mfg. Laps Led Laps Completed Status 1 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. ... Continue reading
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