Stremme, X32 TRIMSPA Dodge, Finish an Impressive Third in Vegas Debut
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme, X32 TRIMSPA Dodge, Finish an Impressive Third in Vegas Debut MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 7, 2004) â“ David Stremme came back from one lap down to finish third in this weekendâ™s Samâ™s Tow ... Continue reading
5 Gas & Money Saving Tips From the Editors of Kelley Blue Book
IRVINE, Calif., March 8 -- Gas prices in the U.S. are climbing steadily with many cities paying well above $2.00 a gallon. As drivers, there is not much we can do other than pay the prices at the pump, or is there? The experienced editors of the trusted vehicle information resource, Kelley Blue Book, offer the followin ... Continue reading
Ford To Stop Running Misleading Ad
DETROIT March 8, 2004; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. has told regional dealers to stop running an advertisement comparing the Ford Freestar and Dodge Caravan after the Chrysler Group, which owns the Dodge brand, complained about the spot. In the ad, Ford touts the Freestar's new third-row, fold-flat seating desig ... Continue reading
Ford Minivan Doors May Open While Driving
DETROIT March 8, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is investigating 56 complaints into Ford Motor Co. 's 1999-2002 Windstar minivans, alleging the sliding doors open when ascending hills. The Office of Defects Investigation has opened ... Continue reading
AAA Chief Calls Highway Crashes Serious Public Health Epidemic At Detroit Economic Club
Plans Announced for Latino Seat Belt Initiative as Part of Upcoming World Health Day DETROIT, March 8 -- In a speech to the Detroit Economic Club on highway safety policy, Robert L. Darbelnet, president and CEO of AAA, North America's largest organization for motorists, today urged the nation to recognize the epidemic ... Continue reading
AAA Chief Calls Highway Crashes Serious Public Health Epidemic at Detroit Economic Club
DETROIT--March 8, 2004-- AAA to Collaborate with Pan American Health Organization to Reduce Latino Crash Deaths as Part of Upcoming World Health Day In a Speech to the Detroit Economic Club on highway safety policy, Robert L. Darbelnet, president and CEO of AAA, North America's largest organization for motorists, today ... Continue reading
Aisin Seiki Announces Development Of Intelligent Transportation System Technologies
New Technology Actually Steers the Vehicle for Driver DETROIT, March 8 -- Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., one of the world's leading Tier One automotive components suppliers, today announced that it has taken the next step in the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems by developing technologies that will actually park ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Ratification of New National Agreement
DETROIT, March 8 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced that the tentative national agreement with the International Union, UAW reached on February 27, 2004, covering approximately 6,700 AAM associates, has been ratified. AAM Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Richa ... Continue reading
DETROIT--March 8, 2004--Imagine a truck that can detect an airborne bio-hazard and alert authorities before it can cause harm or havoc. Or spot and track illegal trespassers or attackers even in complete darkness -- and repel them should they try to disable the truck's advanced surveillance and communications capabilit ... Continue reading
AuthenTec is First Provider to Ship Two Million Fingerprint Sensors
MELBOURNE, Fla.--March 8, 2004-- - In Just Over Six Months AuthenTec Doubles Total Shipments To Date - - Achievement Marks New Biometrics Industry Record for Total Number Fingerprint Sensors Shipped to the Marketplace - AuthenTec, Inc., the leading semiconductor provider of fingerprint sensors to the global market, tod ... Continue reading
AutoNation To Present At Stephens Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 8 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced that Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Craig T. Monaghan will present at the Third Annual Stephens Inc. Automotive Retailing Industry Conference being held in New York at 8:15 a.m. EST on ... Continue reading
BMW Group Wins Suppliers' Choice Award, Again
CHICAGO, March 8 -- BMW Group has been named a winner of the Automotive News Suppliers' Choice Award for the second year in a row. The award is given to automakers and OEMs who best encourage - solicit, implement and reward - and foster supplier innovation as part of its total business plan. The award will be presented ... Continue reading
Bridgewater Interiors Wins Largest Minority Contract Ever Awarded By Ford
WARREN, Mich., March 8 -- In a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at its newest manufacturing plant, officials of Bridgewater Interiors LLC today announced that the firm has earned the largest contract ever awarded to a minority-owned firm by Ford Motor Company. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) T ... Continue reading
Clarion Technologies Reports Net Income For Fiscal 2003
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 8 -- Clarion Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CLAR) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2003. Clarion's 2003 sales were $97.7 million versus $80.6 million in 2002. The 21% increase in revenue was driven primarily by the increase in sales through new bus ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--March 8, 2004--Time Life Music, DaimlerChrysler Remarketing , MOPAR Speedshop and ADESA-Atlanta have teamed up to recognize patriotism and the USA servicemen and women around the world in support of a new, soon to be released, Time Life CD that brings together past and present entitled, America Will Always Sta ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--March 8, 2004--Cummins Inc. said today it plans to webcast its March 10 presentation at the Smith Barney Citigroup Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference in New York City. Tim Solso, Cummins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will detail the Company's direction and business plans beginning at 2:1 ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Develops Integrated Rear Independent Suspension Module
DETROIT, Mich., March 8 -- Dana Corporation today unveiled a new integrated, full-size light truck independent rear suspension (IRS) module, which it developed in less than 12 months. The module was introduced at the 2004 SAE World Congress here. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Using Dana's p ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Displays FutureTruck Vehicles at SAE
University Outreach Speeds Product Creativity DETROIT, March 8 -- As a strong supporter of higher education initiatives, Dana Corporation is showcasing four Ford Explorer vehicles from the FutureTruck competition at its booth, No. 2979, at the 2004 SAE World Congress. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903 ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Introduces Advanced-Technology Axles for Improved NVH, Fuel Economy, Durability
DETROIT, March 8 -- Dana Corporation announced today at the 2004 SAE World Congress here that its next-generation family of axles, AdvanTek(TM), is now available to customers. The products offer best- in-class noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), improved fuel economy, and greater durability. (Logo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Introduces its First Active Electronic Torque-Coupling Differential
DETROIT, March 8 -- Dana Corporation today introduced an electronic torque-coupling differential that offers significant enhancements in the mobility of all-wheel-drive vehicles. The differential was introduced at the 2004 SAE World Congress in Detroit, Mich. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) T ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Providing Rear Differential Assemblies for BMW X5 SAV
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 8 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying rear-axle differentials for the BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle(TM) (SAV). Dana previously announced that it was supplying the front differentials for the vehicle, beginning last June. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/1999090 ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Participate on Three Key Industry Panels During SAE World Congress
DETROIT, March 8 -- Executives from Dana Corporation will participate with other industry leaders on three panel discussions as part of the 2004 SAE World Congress, which begins today at Cobo Hall in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) The panelists include: - Rachael Elliott, Dana's dir ... Continue reading
VENICE, Calif.--March 8, 2004--Gearing up for the fourth annual Civic Tour, American Honda Motor Co., is pleased to announce this year's tour headliner, Dashboard Confessional. Building on the success of the last three years with such A-list artists as blink-182, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte and New Found Glory, ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas & MELVILLE, N.Y.--March 8, 2004-- New Solution Offers Credit Unions Access to Nationwide DealerTrack(tm) Platform Teres Solutions Inc. ("TSI") and DealerTrack Inc. today announced they have partnered to improve the automobile loan application submittal, review and funding process for financial institution ... Continue reading
Vitria:BusinessWare to enable real-time collaboration between Ford and its suppliers for time and cost savings MADRID, Spain, March 8 -- Vitria , a leading provider of business process integration solutions, today announced that DMR Consulting has selected the Vitria:BusinessWare(TM) platform for its V-Chain project, i ... Continue reading
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--March 8, 2004--QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, today announced that DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. will standardize North American manufacturing operations on QAD MFG/PRO eB2 and related applications. QAD Global Services will work together with DURA ... Continue reading
Formula BMW USA Announces a 14-race Schedule
IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Roy Oliemuller BMW Motorsports Communications Manager 201-307-4082 / roy.oliemuller@bmwna.com FORMULA BMW USA ANNOUNCES A14-RACE SCHEDULE UNDER CHAMP CAR SANCTION Woodcliff Lake, NJ - March 8, 2004 -- BMW of North America, LLC announced today that it has reached an agreement with Open Wheel R ... Continue reading
Green Hills Software's Real-Time Operating System to Drive DARPA Grand Challenge Race Car
-- Green Hills Software Inc. today announced that the SciAutonics LLC team will rely on the Green Hills Software's INTEGRITY real-time operating system (RTOS) and MULTI software development tools to drive their unmanned autonomous vehicle in the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Products Agency) Grand Challenge race fro ... Continue reading
Green Hills Software's Real-Time Operating System to Drive DARPA Grand Challenge Race Car
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--March 8, 2004-- Autonomous Off-Road Vehicle Relies on INTEGRITY RTOS to Navigate Across the California and Nevada Deserts Green Hills Software Inc. today announced that the SciAutonics LLC team will rely on the Green Hills Software's INTEGRITY real-time operating system (RTOS) and MULTI software ... Continue reading
DETROIT--March 8, 2004-- Advanced Trace Capabilities to Slash Application Development Time for MPC5554 Integrated Processor Green Hills Software Inc., the market leader in embedded software development tools and royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced support of the TimeMachine 4-D debugger and ... Continue reading
Hanley Wood Rolls Out Its First-Ever American Dream Tour
MINNEAPOLIS--March 8, 2004-- Leading Business-to-Business Media Company Delivers the Ultimate Trade Show on Wheels Direct to Building Industry Pros Twenty-seven thousand pounds of traveling innovation is rolling into 20 cities throughout the U.S. as Hanley Wood launches its first-ever American Dream Tour (ADT). The ADT ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Talent for 2004 Civic Tour; Headlining Act On Hand for Press Conference
-- WHO: Tom Peyton, Senior Manager, National Advertising for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will announce the headlining act for the highly successful Civic Tour 2004 at this year's Civic Tour press conference. One of today's hottest rock bands will be behind the wheel of the fourth installment of Civic Tour and will ... Continue reading
Document delivery/management solution replaces outdated fax system; immediate productivity and efficiency gains realized NEW YORK, March 8 -- AIIM -- Hyundai Translead, the leading producer of van trailers, container chassis, domestic containers and refrigerated containers for the North American transportation industry ... Continue reading
SONOMA, Calif.--March 8, 2004--To encourage more new, inexperienced young drivers to master the driving skills needed in emergency situations and to avoid accidents, Jim Russell Racing Drivers School in Sonoma County has introduced its S.A.F.E.S.T. (Skills and Funds to Educate Schools & Teens) Driving Program(TM). As p ... Continue reading
LeaseTrading.com Appoints National Sales Manager
- Hires Seasoned Auto Industry Executive, Expands Operations - PALM DESERT, Calif., March 8 -- LeaseTrading.com -- America's marketplace for car lease trading -- today announced that it has appointed Nick Primavera as its National Sales Manager. LeaseTrading.com helps people get out of leases early-paying only a fracti ... Continue reading
MGC Advanced Polymers Starts Construction of Nylon-MXD6 Plant in Chesterfield, VA
TOKYO, March 8 -- MGC Advanced Polymers (MAP) has announced construction of its Nylon-MXD6 plant in Chesterfield County, VA. Groundbreaking for the project actually began in November of 2003 on MAP's 15-acre site, and construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2004, with commercial operations beginning in ea ... Continue reading
Navigation Technologies Launches Company's First Map of Mexico
Mexico City Product Denotes First in a Series of Mapping Initiatives in Mexico CHICAGO, March 8 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless applications and business solutions, continues to expand its global map product portfolio with the mapping of one of th ... Continue reading
Nelson Philippe signs with Rocketsports Racing for 2004 champ car
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PORTLAND, Maine--March 8, 2004--NBC Sports, the Jeep(R) brand and sports marketing firm Aura360 today announced that "Jeep World of Adventure Sports," a new action-adventure sports series, will debut on Saturday, April 10 on the NBC Sports network. Pat Parnell will host the new program. "Jeep World of Adventure Sports" ... Continue reading
News and Highlights of the Technology to be Shown at the 2004 SAE Canadian Pavilion
Here is a list of some of the technologies that will be shown at the Canadian National Stand, Booth 1317, during the 2004 SAE Congress. -- BALLARD FUEL CELL POWERS CANADIAN PAVILION BOOTH 1317 AT 2004 SAE -- NOTE TO EDITORS AND TV CREWS Braintech Booth 1221 will be demonstrating its single camera 3D Vision Guided Robot ... Continue reading
Omron Automotive Introduces 'Ultra Miniaturized Micro 280 Relay'
DETROIT, March 8 -- The number one supplier of automotive relays to the North American automotive industry, Omron Automotive Electronics, introduced today the latest addition to its extensive relays product line -- the G8VA, a new line of ultra-miniaturized micro 280 relays. The relays are approximately half the size o ... Continue reading
Omron Automotive Launches Accessory Switch Product Line
DETROIT, March 8 -- Omron Automotive Electronics, Inc., today announced the availability of a new line of automotive accessory switches. The new product line encompasses nearly all human interface/ergonomic switches required by automotive manufacturers for interior cabin applications. "By adding the accessory switch pr ... Continue reading
Omron Introduces Advanced Electronic Camera for Auto Safety
DETROIT, March 8 -- Omron Automotive Electronics, Inc., today announced the introduction of a proprietary, advanced electronic miniature camera for automotive safety applications. The new High Dynamic Range CMOS (HDRC(R)) camera provides a dynamic range significantly higher than competing products in high- and low-ligh ... Continue reading
Omron Introduces New Slim-Size Power Seat Switches
DETROIT, March 8 -- Omron Automotive Electronics introduced today its line of slim-size power seat switches that feature a reduced size that expands their ability to be packaged in a broader range of vehicle and seat types. The slim-size switches provide exceptional look and feel, and use Omron's own proprietary switch ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Technologies Introduces SignalWire
Next-generation serial data link provides the flexibility of IEEE 1394 with three times the performance DETROIT, March 8 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (www.opal-rt.com ), the world leader in distributed real-time simulation on PC-based platforms, today introduced SignalWire(TM) -- an FPGA-driven real- time data transfer ... Continue reading
Opal-RT Technologies Launches New Family of FPGA I/O Products
FPGA Product launch builds on Opal-RT's extensive experience in PC-based real-time simulation DETROIT, March 8 -- Opal-RT Technologies Inc. (www.opal-rt.com ), the world leader in distributed real-time simulation on PC-based platforms, today announced a new range of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) I/O products for ... Continue reading
Press Release: NHRA Monday Morning Wrap-Up (Phoenix)
Press Information: For Immediate Release Picture Attached to Email Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com RINGERS GLOVES MONDAY MORNING NHRA WRAP-UP Three Ringers Drivers Advanced to Finals Chandler, Ariz. â“ (March 8, 2004) Three Ringers Glove ... Continue reading
PR: LeaseTrading.com Appoints National Sales Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LeaseTrading.com Appoints National Sales Manager Hires Seasoned Auto Industry Executive, Expands Operations PALM DESERT, Calif., March 8, 2004 -- LeaseTrading.com -- America's marketplace for car lease trading -- today announced that it has appointed Nick Primavera as its National Sales Manager. L ... Continue reading
ProClip Offers Automotive Mounts and Holders for the Apple iPod Mini
-- Quickly responding to customer requests, ProClip is now providing holders for the newly introduced Apple iPod Mini. These holders expand ProClip's product line of custom mounts for several generations of the Apple iPod. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?1 ... Continue reading
DETROIT--March 8, 2004--Quickly responding to customer requests, ProClip is now providing holders for the newly introduced Apple iPod Mini. These holders expand ProClip's product line of custom mounts for several generations of the Apple iPod. "Thanks to our manufacturer's unique design and production process, we can h ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Two New Development Contracts for 10,000-psi Hydrogen Systems
IRVINE, Calif., March 8 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that it has secured two new contracts from two automotive OEMs for the development of 10,000-psi (70 MPa) hydrogen fuel systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010320/QUANTUMLOGO ) The automakers will install the ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Selected as a Top 100 Training Organization
Reynolds receives high honors for its commitment to associate training and professional development. DAYTON, Ohio, March 8 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company announced today that it has been named to Training magazine's Top 100 Training Organizations list. Recognized for outstanding commitment to associate developmen ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., March 8 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) announced today the industry's first Automotive CAD Certification. Aimed specifically at engineers and designers in the automotive industry, this certification provides a way to ensure quality in design resources around the globe. As the premier society ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces CAD Automotive Certification, Names Cadpo as Exclusive Training Partner
TROY, Mich., March 8 -- The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) announced today the industry's first CAD Automotive Certification. Aimed specifically at engineers and designers in the automotive industry, this certification provides a way to ensure quality in design resources around the globe. (Logo: NewsCom: http:// ... Continue reading
SAE International Launches Exciting New Service for Automotive Industry
DETROIT, March 8 -- SAE International announced today the launch of a significant new automotive service, Automotive Resources Institute (ARi). Led by Neil Schilke, managing director and Herb Everss, director, business development, ARi is an organization dedicated to working with the automotive industry. ARi provides e ... Continue reading
Save Gas, Save Money, Buy a ZAP Electric Car
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 8 -- Gas prices are hitting record highs, and while you may not be able to get them from major automakers these days, electric car company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) of Northern California says it has over 100 models in stock for consumers and auto dealers interested in selling them. With some ... Continue reading
SiriCOMM Increases Shareholder Equity by Converting Outstanding Notes Payable
Investors Demonstrate Confidence and Support of SiriCOMM JOPLIN, Mo., March 8 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , a nationwide broadband wireless software and network infrastructure solutions company for the commercial transportation industry and government market, today announced that certain investors have con ... Continue reading
Speedemissions Acquires 12 Additional Vehicle Emission Testing Stations to Continue its Growth Plan
ATLANTA, March 8 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPEM) , a vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections operator, announced that it has acquired 12 additional vehicle emission testing stores, thus expanding the number of stores operated by the company to a total of 17. The acquisitions were financed from t ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2003 Results
NEW YORK--March 8, 2004--Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its financial results for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2003. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2003 were $162.5 million, compared to consolidated n ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Pilots the Coors Light Dodge to an 18th-place finish at Las Vegas
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Sterling Marlin Pilots the Coors Light Dodge to an 18th-place finish at Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 7, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin battled back after a flat tire to place 18th in the UA ... Continue reading
Technology Partnerships Canada Invests $1.4 Million In Stuart Energy Technology Development
TORONTO--March 8, 2004--Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (TSX:HHO) announced today an expansion of the scope of its Hydrogen Energy Station (HES) development project, including an additional $1.4 million in funding support from Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC), a special operating agency of Industry Canada. As par ... Continue reading
Texas Man Wins NASCAR Opportunity
NASCAR intensity is contagious! Drivers aren't the only ones to feel the thrill of speed and the excitement of competition. Even from the sidelines, the sport of racing can throw you into the driver's seat! Well, maybe not the driver's seat, but Duck® brand duct tape made it possible for one lucky man to step from the ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 8 -- Snow isn't something you want to see while blasting down the Fiorano test track at 200 kmh, but when you've got a chance to test drive the new Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, you grit your teeth and hold the pedal to the floor. Join TheCarConnection.com behind the wheel of Ferrari's new supercar in this wee ... Continue reading
Timken Latrobe Steel Receives Inaugural Supplier of the Year Award from Lenox
LATROBE, Pa., March 8 -- Timken Latrobe Steel recently was recognized as the first recipient of the Supplier of the Year Award by Lenox, a division of Newell Rubbermaid and a global manufacturer of power tool accessories. Timken supplies high-speed steel for the cutting edge of band-saw blades in some Lenox products. ( ... Continue reading
Travel the United Kingdom in Style With Alamo Rent A Car
New Prestige Promotion Offers Luxury Vehicles to U.S. Travelers to London FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 8 -- For the first time, Alamo Rent A Car is making some of the world's most spectacular cars available to U.S. travelers who rent a car at the company's Heathrow Airport facility. Alamo's Prestige Promotion will allow ... Continue reading
Treasury International Inc. Introduces the Matrix SS Coupe
LIBBY, Mont., March 8 -- Treasury International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRUY) (Treasury) announces Matrix Motor Company, Inc. is introducing its race inspired street vehicle the Matrix SS Coupe. Treasury announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire up to 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Matrix ... Continue reading
Tricon Industries: Mini Universal Socket Production Application
DETROIT, March 8 -- Tricon Industries, Inc. is finalizing the first production version of its Miniature Universal Socket for a Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) application. This application will utilize four Miniature Universal Sockets in a common backplate using a 921 "peanut" style bulb. The Miniature Universal So ... Continue reading
Uni-Solar Ovonic Receives Order for 1.25 MW of Photovoltaic Panels From Sunset of Germany
Panels to address the large grid-connected PV market in Germany AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8 -- United Solar Ovonic LLC (Uni-Solar Ovonic), the world leader in thin-film amorphous-silicon solar technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. , today announced that it has received an order fo ... Continue reading
- First-Of-Its-Kind Testing via NHTSA's National Advanced Driving Simulator Confirms ESC Can Prevent Crashes and Save Lives- DETROIT, March 8 -- A new research study conducted by the University of Iowa delivers groundbreaking evidence supporting the effectiveness of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Employing the Nat ... Continue reading
USFCC Showcases Member Technologies in Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion at 2004 SAE World Congress
WASHINGTON--March 8, 2004--The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) has teamed up with the California Fuel Cell Partnership and National Hydrogen Association to form the first-ever Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion technology showcase at the 2004 SAE World Congress. The Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Pavilion will showcase several USFCC mem ... Continue reading
Visteon Continuing Supplemental Agreement Negotiations With UAW
DEARBORN, Mich., March 8 -- Visteon Corporation today announced that it is continuing negotiations for a Visteon Supplemental Agreement with the United Auto Workers covering future employees at its 15 UAW Master Agreement facilities in the United States. Although no deadline exists, negotiations are expected to conclud ... Continue reading
Visteon Offers Insight on Vehicle Technologies at SAE 2004 World Congress
DEARBORN, Mich., March 8 -- When the doors of Cobo Center in Detroit open on March 8, 2004, the Society of Automotive Engineers 2004 World Congress will usher in experts to share their knowledge about high-performance vehicles, whether they be race cars or regular cars. Among the experts are Visteon Corporation enginee ... Continue reading
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WASHINGTON, March 8 -- With gasoline prices nearing or reaching record levels in many states and regions of the country, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and protect their pocketbooks: * Show the love -- to your vehicle. Keep your car properly tuned up, and change the air filter reg ... Continue reading
Rockwell Scientific Receives U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Advances in ``Smart Windows''
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.--March 8, 2004-- Technology Dramatically Reduces Energy Consumption for Climate Control in Buildings Rockwell Scientific Company LLC (RSC) has received a $1.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Energy for the further development of RSC's reversible electrochemical mirror (REM) "smart win ... Continue reading
--AAA WHAT: Robert L. Darbelnet, President/Chief Executive Officer of the 46-million-member AAA/CAA federation, will be the speaker at the Detroit Economic Club's luncheon Monday, March 8. Darbelnet's speech, entitled "The Highway Crash Epidemic: Condition Critical," will tie in to the topic "Safe Roads," the World Hea ... Continue reading
Audi to Offer XM on 2005 TT and A8 Models Beginning This Summer
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's #1 satellite radio service with more than 1.5 million subscribers, today announced that Audi will offer XM as a dealer- or factory-installed option on its 2005 TT and A8 models beginning this June. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO ) T ... Continue reading
Aisin Unveils North American Growth Plans, Announces New Sunroof, Drive Train Business With OEMS
DETROIT, March 8 -- Aisin World Corp. of America (AWA), one of the world's leading Tier One automotive components suppliers, today announced that total sales of Aisin Group companies in North America exceeded $1.5 billion in 2003. The announcement was made by AWA President Junichi Nishimura at the 2004 SAE World Congre ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 8 -- The Buck Baker Racing School announced today that it will offer the XTREMEX3 tri-media stock car application for the 2004 racing season. XTREMEX3 is an in-vehicle solution that enables Buck Baker Racing School to record, store and play back all dimensions -- multiple digital video views, cry ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation, National Automotive Center Sign Agreement to Advance New Vehicle Technologies
DETROIT, March 8 -- Dana Corporation and the National Automotive Center (NAC) announced today that they have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to help develop key technologies for the U.S. Army's Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903 ... Continue reading
ASA'S RICH HISTORY CONTINUES IN SUNSHINE STATE
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Continental Highlights Active Vehicle Safety at SAE World Congress
- Cars of the Future will Recognize Circumstances that Require Responsive Action - AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8 -- Continental, a leading automotive safety supplier, is participating in the 2004 SAE World Congress March 8-11 with a keynote presentation and a technical paper, both focused on furthering active vehicle sa ... Continue reading
Windham second, LaRocco third under Daytona lights
AMA Supercross Series 250cc/125cc East Round 10: Daytona, FL 05 March 2004 Windham second, LaRocco third under Daytona lights It was a historical night on several levels as round 10 of the AMA Supercross got underway in Daytona, Florida. First, it was the first-ever running of the event at night under the glow of the S ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names Ford Focus, Acura TL, Toyota Prius, Toyota Sienna, Tops for 2004
CONSUMER REPORTS NAMES FORD FOCUS TOP PICK IN COMPETITIVE SMALL SEDANS CATEGORY FOR 2004 Acura TL edges out BMW 330i to become Top Pick in Upscale Sedan class; 2004 Toyota Prius takes top honors in Green Car category YONKERS, NY - Consumer Reports announced today that it has named the Ford Focus its Top Pick for 2004 i ... Continue reading
CONSUMER REPORTS FINDS VEHICLES FROM DETROIT'S BIG THREE ARE NOW MORE RELIABLE THAN THOSE FROM EUROPEAN MANUFACTURERS CR reliability survey marks best performance by domestic manufacturers in decades; Vehicles from Asian makers continue to hold overall lead in reliability YONKERS, NY - Consumer Reports' annual auto rel ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Finds Asian and European Imports Outscore Domestics in Owner Satisfaction Survey
CONSUMER REPORTS FINDS ASIAN AND EUROPEAN IMPORTS OUTSCORE DOMESTICS IN OWNER SATISFACTION SURVEY Hybrid vehicles are a hit in survey: First generation gas-electric Toyota Prius ties Lexus LS430 as the most satisfying vehicle overall YONKERS, NY - Imports continue to outscore domestically-built vehicles when it comes t ... Continue reading
ELS Surround Blows Away Competition on Day One at SAE
DETROIT, March 8 -- SAE show attendees who participated in the Panasonic ELS Surround Sound Challenge on the first day of the conference overwhelmingly preferred ELS Surround, Panasonic Automotive's revolutionary new DVD Audio surround sound system, over the other competitive premium sound systems in Panasonic's side-b ... Continue reading
Formula BMW USA Announces a 14-Race Schedule
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NHRA Sunday: WJ Rides His "Wounded Duck" to the Phoenix Quarterfinals
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results WJ Rides His "Wounded Duck" to the Phoenix Quarterfinals Date: March 7, 2004 Event: 20th Annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals Location: Firebird Raceway, Chandler, AZ Warren Johnson knew he faced a significant disad ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Kurt Johnson Scores Stunning Win in Phoenix
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Kurt Johnson Scores Stunning Win in Phoenix Event: 20th annual Checker Schuck's Kragen Nationals Location: Firebird Raceway Chandler, Arizona Day/Date: Sunday March 7, 2004 Kurt Johnson scored his first win of the 2004 ... Continue reading
Perseverance Pays off for McMurray with Fourth-Place Nextel Finish
Media Contact: Jason Wise, Havoline Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com -For Immediate Release- Perseverance Pays off for McMurray with Fourth-Place Finish LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 7, 2004) --- NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Jamie McMurray and the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline team demonstrated today that p ... Continue reading
Valeo anuncia un plan de reestructuración para dos plantas en España y Portugal
PARIS, March 8 -- Valeo ha anunciado hoy que ha convocado una reunión de su oficina europea del comité de empresa el 18 de marzo para discutir las propuestas de reestructuración para las plantas de Santo Tirso (Portugal) que produce cables de arneses y la de Madrid (España) que produce sistemas Wiper. La planta de ... Continue reading
KURT JOHNSON PULLS THE TRIGGER FOR DESERT WIN
Press Information: For Immediate Release KURT JOHNSON PULLS THE TRIGGER FOR DESERT WIN CHANDLER, Ariz. (March 7, 2004) â“ The sun wasnâ™t the only thing shining this weekend at Firebird International Raceway. Kurt Johnson and his AC Delco Cavalier walked away with the victory at the 20th annual Checke ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports February Sales
TRAPPES, France, March 8 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 37,088 vehicles (1) in February 2004, an increase of 3.8% over the same month last year. In the two month period from January to February 2004, Nissan Europe sold 77,475 units, 8.7% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 3,370 u ... Continue reading
LogicaCMG Launches Solution for Europe's Emissions Trading Scheme
Emissions Logic Enables Companies to Comply Confidently and Cost-Effectively With the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme LONDON, March 8 -- In order for companies to comply with the new European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) regulations, which come into effect on 1 January 2005, LogicaCMG, in partner ... Continue reading
2004 Geneva Motor Show : DC Design A Go
The DC ‘GO’ is third in the series of presentation of styling and prototyping skills of DC Design at the Geneva Motor Show, following the positive reviews that they received for the DC’ Infidel’ and the DC ‘Gaia’. DC Design’s latest baby is powered by the much acclaimed Noble M ... Continue reading
Canada's SAE Pavilion: Exhibitors With Cars on the Brain
DETROIT, March 7 -- Some 27 Canadian automotive suppliers, research centers and alliances have come together within the Canadian Consulate General's pavilion to demonstrate that Canada, with its long record of success in the auto industry, has world-class expertise in vehicle assembly, metal forming and casting, lightw ... Continue reading
GM's Wagoner criticizes Japan's yen-selling intervention
NEW YORK March 5, 2004; Japan Today reported that Rick Wagoner, chief executive officer of General Motors Corp, criticized Japan's recent efforts to lower the value of the yen, saying it gives Japanese carmakers an unfair pricing advantage on each car they sell in the United States. Wagoner said in an interview publish ... Continue reading
Scelzi out in second round, hangs on to third in Funny Car points
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 2 OF 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD RACEWAY CHANDLER, ARIZ. RACE DATES: March 5-7, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI LOSES IN SECOND ROUND, STAYS THIRD IN POINTS CHANDLER, Ariz. ( ... Continue reading
Bazemore moves up to fifth in Funny Car points, loses in second round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 2 OF 23 CHECKER SCHUCK'S KRAGEN NHRA NATIONALS FIREBIRD RACEWAY CHANDLER, ARIZ. RACE DATES: March 5-7, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE GOES OUT IN SECOND ROUND, YET MOVES UP TO FIFTH IN POINTS CH ... Continue reading
Sunday's Dodge Cup Quotes from LVMS
Sunday, March 7, 2004. Ray Cooper Las Vegas Motor Speedway Clear!Blue UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) Runner-up and highest finishing rookie for the second straight race "It was definitely a great run for the Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge. We needed a few more laps. ... Continue reading
Chevy Race Notes - LVMS, Mar. 7
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES UAW-DAIMLER CHRYSLER 400 RACE NOTES LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY March 7, 2004 KYLE BUSCH, NO. 84 CARQUEST CHEVROLET ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Australia--March 7, 2004--The AMD supported Ferrari Formula One team scored an incredible one-two victory with six-time World Champion Michael Schumacher clocking his 71st win in Melbourne, Australia. Teammate Rubens Barrichello came in second to complete a total domination in the first race of the 2004 seas ... Continue reading
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