Dodge Expected to Revive Sporty Charger Sedan for the 2006 Model Year
DETROIT March 10, 2004; The AP reported that Chrysler is harkening back to the muscle car days of the 1960s as inspiration for a new sporty sedan planned for the Dodge lineup. The U.S.-based division of DaimlerChrysler AG is expected to add a rear-wheel-drive car called the Dodge Charger to its portfolio for the 2006 m ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls 1.3M Taurus And Sable Sedans
DETROIT March 10, 2004; Sharon Silke Carty writing for Dow Jones reported that Ford Motor Co. has recalled 1.3 million Taurus and Sable sedans to fix problems in the vehicles' brake lights and air filters. A database at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration shows the recall was initiated on March 1. ... Continue reading
-- After 20 years of minivan production, Windsor Assembly launches Stow 'n Go with industry-first manufacturing processes -- Cross-functional development takes ideas from concept to roll off in 18 months -- Greater levels of flexibility, zero loss of production contribute to successful launch WINDSOR, Ontario, March 10 ... Continue reading
Activplant Continues March Toward Global Manufacturing Intelligence Standard for Automotive
DETROIT, March 10 -- Activplant(TM) Corporation announced today at the 2004 Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) World Congress that its enterprise manufacturing intelligence system Activplant is now in use at six of the world's largest automakers, including Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Toyota. Each of these companies ... Continue reading
Evader Signs Agreement with Major Distributor in Argentina and Uruguay
SEATTLE--March 10, 2004--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us) (OTC:EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology announced today that Naval Motor SA of Buenos Aires, Argentina has joined Evader to market all of Evader's electric motorcycle ... Continue reading
Fleetwood's Motor Homes and Fifth Wheels Outpace Industry
According to Statistical Surveys, Inc. 2003 Year-End Report RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 10 -- Fleetwood RV, the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales, today announced that its motor home division and fifth wheel sales outpaced the industry in 2003. According to the 2003 year-end report from Statistical Surveys, In ... Continue reading
Fluent Supports New Cadence Allegro System Interconnect Design Platform
LEBANON, N.H.--March 10, 2004-- Integration with Allegro platform ensures designers ability to quickly and accurately predict thermal performance and issues at the IC package, PCB and system level Fluent Inc., the world leader in providing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and consulting services, today annou ... Continue reading
Gentex Begins Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirrors to Peugeot
ZEELAND, Mich., March 10 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2004 Peugeot 407. It's Gentex's first mirror program with Peugeot or any French automotive manufacturer. Gentex mirrors a ... Continue reading
SONOMA, Calif.--March 10, 2004--Jim Russell Racing Drivers School is launching a series of Performance Track Days at top road racing tracks across the United States. Now, sports car enthusiasts can learn from Jim Russell's experts how to catapult their precision driving and road-racing skills to a new level, and do it ... Continue reading
Kevin Schneider Named to ZAP Board of Directors
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 10 -- Internet consultant and environmentalist Kevin Schneider has been named to the Board of Directors for electric vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) , the Company announced today. Kevin Schneider is President and founder of Chase the Web, Inc., an Internet consulting company. A shar ... Continue reading
Latest version of Bridgestone at Daytona Release
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Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. to Present at B. Riley & Co. Fifth Annual Investor Conference
LOS ANGELES--March 10, 2004--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA")(OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured starters and alternators for the automotive aftermarket, today announced that the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Selwyn Joffe, is scheduled to speak at the B. Riley & Co. Fifth Annual Investor Confer ... Continue reading
Motorola Wins PACE Award for Automotive Electronic Innovation and Excellence
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 10 -- Automotive News has honored Motorola, Inc. with a 2004 PACE (Premier Automotive Supplier's Contribution to Excellence) Award in the Information Technology category for its VIAMOTO(TM) suite of location and services software. Motorola's VIAMOTO solution is a suite of server-based sof ... Continue reading
Fleet I.Q. and `My Fleet @ Penske' Provide Access to Critical Performance Data Enabling Optimized Fleet Performance and Productivity READING, Pa., March 10 -- Penske Truck Leasing introduced its Precision Plus product today - a comprehensive fleet management system providing optimized fleet performance and productivity ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--March 10, 2004--The boards of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (Mutual) and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company (P&C) today elected two new officers. Paul Nordman, the companies' director of underwriting, was named a vice president of Mutual and P&C and Ben Blackmon, d ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Names Timothy R. Donovan as New Director
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 10 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that Timothy R. Donovan has been elected to the company's board of directors. Timothy Donovan is executive vice president, managing director of Tenneco Automotive's International Group and general counsel. "Tim Donovan has provided strong legal and trans ... Continue reading
TERRY'S AUTOMOTIVE GROUP GRABS ENTITLEMENT AT GRUNDY COUNTY
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The Major Automotive Companies Announces Compliance With Nasdaq Rules for Continued Listing
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--March 10, 2004--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq SC: MAJR - news) today announced that the Company has received a notification from Nasdaq of its compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules 4310(c)(4) relating to minimum bid price per share ($1.00), as well as compliance with all other ... Continue reading
United Components Reports Results of Operations for Fourth Quarter 2003
ALBION, Ill.--March 10, 2004--United Components, Inc. today announced revenue of $228.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2003. Revenue increased 3.5 percent over the year-ago quarter. Net income for the quarter was $1.8 million. For the fourth quarter of 2002, net income was $23.3 million. Earnings before int ... Continue reading
Visiprise Sponsors Managing Automation Web Event with Sun Microsystems
'Integrating the Factory Floor with the Enterprise' Web Seminar Will Take Place Thursday, March 18th, 11:00 a.m. EST ATLANTA, March 10 -- Visiprise, the recognized leader in enterprise manufacturing execution systems (MES) for electronics, aerospace and defense, and automotive, announced today that the company will spo ... Continue reading
WOMANMOTORIST.COM SPECIAL EVENT 03/11/2004
WOMANMOTORIST.COM SPECIAL EVENT 03/11/2004 --------------------------------------- Thursday, March 11, 2004 - Maintenance and Service Q & A 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific Time. ASE Certified Master Technician, Pete Bilotta, will chat live with WomanMotorist.com readers for about an hour. Mr. Bilotta will answer your q ... Continue reading
Construction on TASUS Toyota Parts Plant Kicks Off March 18;
GEORGETOWN, Texas--March 10, 2004--TASUS Corporation officially marks the groundbreaking of its Georgetown manufacturing plant with a ceremony on Thursday, March 18. Construction on the plant is scheduled to begin in May and the plant is expected to be operational by January 2005. The plastic injection molding facility ... Continue reading
Anuvu Fuel Cell Powers Hydrogen Car at Mohegan Sun
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Supported Fuel Cell Vehicle Is a First of Its Kind in New England SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 10 -- A zero-emission fuel cell/battery hybrid engine from Anuvu Incorporated is powering a neighborhood electric vehicle developed for Mohegan Sun, one of the largest entertainment destinations i ... Continue reading
DETROIT--March 10, 2004--James Truchard, CEO and president of National Instruments , today addressed a group of the world's top automotive engineers at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress 2004. As a member of an expert panel that included representatives from Ford, Toyota and Delphi, Truchard expla ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Reports Net Loss of $5.8 million for 2003
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--March 10, 2004--Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding, Inc., today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2003. Sales of $195.2 million in 2003 generated adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and the spe ... Continue reading
The Enthusiast Network (TEN) Delivers Digital Magazine to Millions of Users
TEN Magazines Partners With Zinio Systems to Provide a Digital Version of TEN Magazines' TRUCKS to Its Readers CORONA, Calif., March 10 -- TEN Magazines, the largest automotive network in the world, announces the digital release of its newest publication, TEN Magazines' TRUCKS. The digital format of this publication wi ... Continue reading
Lexus Partners With The New Yorker Magazine
The Companies Bring Luxurious Cinematic Evenings to Five U.S. Cities TORRANCE, Calif., March 10 -- Lexus, the No. 1-selling luxury automotive manufacturer and The New Yorker magazine team up in a partnership to bring five cinematic events to five major cities across the U.S. Beginning in March 2004, invited guests in N ... Continue reading
Delphi Builds Global Quality Reputation With Toyota
Delphi earns quality awards from Toyota in Asia-Pacific and North America TOKYO, March 10 -- Delphi Corporation recently earned an important quality award from Toyota Motor Corporation in Nagoya, Japan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) At the Toyota Global Suppliers Convention in Nagoya, ... Continue reading
New CARFAX 'Buyback Guarantee' Makes Purchasing a Used Car as Risk-Free as Buying a New Car
FAIRFAX, Va.--March 10, 2004--CARFAX(R), the pioneer of the vehicle history report, is making shopping for a used car as risk-free as buying a new one with the launch of its new CARFAX "Buyback Guarantee." With this guarantee, CARFAX will buy back any vehicle a consumer or dealer finds had a severe problem reported by ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Provides Second Quarter Outlook
MILWAUKEE--March 10, 2004--Rockwell Automation, Inc. President and CEO Keith Nosbusch will be presenting at the Smith Barney Industrial Manufacturing Conference today in New York. The company will provide an update of current conditions indicating that revenue trends continue to improve with quarter-to-date results thr ... Continue reading
Three Top North American Automotive Suppliers Honored by the French Government in Detroit
DETROIT, March 10 -- Three top North American automotive suppliers were honored by the French government yesterday evening at the ninth annual Invest in France Automotive Awards ceremony held at the Detroit Institute of Arts during the 2004 SAE World Congress. The three companies honored this year were Johnson Controls ... Continue reading
DENSO Celebrates Opening of Manufacturing Company in Vietnam
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> DENSO Celebrates Opening of Manufacturing Company in Vietnam Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 10, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation held an official opening ceremony today, March 10, at 10 a.m. local time (12 p.m. Japan time) at its Vietnamese manufacturing subsidiary, DENSO ... Continue reading
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. Announces 2003 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
MINNEAPOLIS--March 10, 2004--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., today reported fourth-quarter revenues for the period ended December 31, 2003 of $130.3 million compared to $136.7 million in the 2002 period. Operating income before the impact of restructuring and impairment charges, loss on sale of business and loss ... Continue reading
Unmanned Vehicles Guided Across Desert With Help of SICK Sensors
Laser Measurement Sensors Used in Race to the Finish Line of DARPA Grand Challenge MINNEAPOLIS, March 9 -- SICK, a global leader in factory automation solutions, today announced that its innovative Laser Measurement System sensors (LMS) are being used by several teams during the DARPA Grand Challenge. The LMS sensor is ... Continue reading
DETROIT--March 9, 2004--With a national focus on lower emissions, higher fuel efficiency and broad energy legislation, new engine technologies for the automotive industry promise to deliver fuel-efficiency and performance with virtually no tailpipe particulate emissions. Even diesel engines, the work horse of America's ... Continue reading
Kenseth's Latest Win Makes Champion(R)-Powered Vehicles 3 for 3 in Nextel Cup Series
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 9 -- Defending NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth won his second straight race of 2004, doubling last year's total, in Sunday's UAW DaimlerChrysler 400 at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. Kenseth's #17 Ford is powered by Champion, "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," which now has mad ... Continue reading
AAA Adds More Tips and Maps to New Guidebook Editions
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 9, 2004--Eight newly revamped editions of the popular Essential series of travel guidebooks have been released with expanded content, a larger map section and a new design. "We've added a whole Atlas section to each book with vicinity and street-level cartography," said Nancy Jones, international g ... Continue reading
Nelson Hoyos de Chevrolet, GM Racing Espera Defender el Título PRO FWD de la NHRA
FONTANA, Calif., 9 de marzo /PR Newswire/ -- Cuando uno mira el espectacular éxito logrado en el 2003 por Nelson Hoyos de Chevrolet y el programa Sport Compact de la GM Racing, empieza a comprender por qué sus compañeros de AK Racing y los nativos de Florida están tan ansiosos por comenzar nuevamente. El año pasad ... Continue reading
The National Youth Leadership Council Launches Teen Safe Driving Campaign
MINNEAPOLIS, March 9 -- State Farm(R) and the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) announce the launch of a new nationwide service- learning project for high school students! Project Ignition '05 will showcase top service-learning projects (projects that combine service to the community with learning objectives), c ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Hybrid Vehicle Powered With Ovonic(R) Solid State Hydrogen Storage
A practical first step on the road to a hydrogen-fueled future ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 9 -- There is no doubt that hydrogen is one of the most promising fuels of the future. The only remaining questions are how and when America's transportation fleet will make the leap to this clean, renewable energy carrier. Ene ... Continue reading
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9 -- "More vehicles will be produced in the next 20 years than were manufactured in the previous 110-year history of the industry," said Professor Garel Rhys today, which will require a "$US 80 trillion investment, 180 new assembly plants [and require most existing factories to be] renewed, reto ... Continue reading
JC Whitney President Outlines Popular Aftermarket Accessories for 2004
CHICAGO, March 9 -- "There's a love affair taking place between car, truck, SUV owners and their vehicles," according to Tim Ford, president, JC Whitney & Co. As he sees it, more and more people are becoming automotive enthusiasts, personalizing their rides with the latest in accessories to make their vehicles stylish ... Continue reading
McMurray Still Looking for Busch Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE McMurray Still Looking for Busch Sponsor MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 9, 2004) â“ Braun Racing is still looking for a 1-15-race sponsor for NEXTEL Cup Driver Jamie McMurray to compete in the NASCAR Busch Series. McMurray won his fourth straight NASCAR Busch Series race at North Carolina Speed ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Paves New Roads for Young Mothers and Their Infants
LOS ANGELES--March 9, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) presented the Florence Crittenton Center (FCC) with a new 2004 Quest minivan to support their mission of helping at-risk children forge a better future for themselves. Jed Connelly, senior vice president, sales and marketing, NNA, presented the new Quest to S ... Continue reading
To Drive a Better Deal Get Financing Before Shopping for Car, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--March 9, 2004--Consumers could save millions of dollars on financing a new car if they shopped for a loan before ever stepping into a dealer showroom, according to AAA. New vehicle sales topped the 16 million mark again in 2003 - for the fifth straight year -- and are projected to reach 16.7 million this ... Continue reading
USA Network Revs Up for a Groundbreaking Project With Pontiac and General Motors
Dennis Hopper, Will Patton, Chris Carmack and Fred Ward Set to Star 'Fast and Furious' Director Rob Cohen to Executive Produce Turbo-Charged USA Original LOS ANGELES, March 9 -- USA Network announced today that pre- production is underway on "The Last Ride," a two-hour original film that represents an unprecedented int ... Continue reading
Chevy Powers Gordon at Indy 500
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing CHEVY POWERS GORDON IN MEMORIAL DAY DOUBLE Robby Gordon to Compete in Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 with Chevrolet DETROIT, March 9, 2004 - Robby Gordon is aiming to make racing history on May 30 when he competes in ... Continue reading
Henkel Technologies Launches Chrome-Free Wheel Treatment
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 9 -- Henkel Technologies recently launched Alodine(R) 4595 in anticipation of industry needs and the requirement to remove all hexavalent chromium from automobiles. Alodine 4595 is an advanced, chrome-free aluminium wheel pre-treatment that offers superior corrosion protection, paint adhes ... Continue reading
Beijing Anti-Pollution Deal For KleenAir
IRVINE, Calif.--March 9, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announces an agreement with Beijing Luchuang Environmental Protection Group to test and evaluate a variety of emission reduction technologies in cooperation with KleenAir. These include KleenAir's Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for NOx reduction, th ... Continue reading
SCCA Pro Racing To Sanction Motorock Trans-Am Tour in 2004 while Champ Car Assumes Operational Role
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 517-927-3614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCCA PRO RACING TO SANCTION MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES IN 2004 WHILE CHAMP CAR ASSUMES OPERATIONAL ROLE INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Series has signed a sanctioning agreement with SCCA Pro Racing for 2004, w ... Continue reading
Electronic Brake Systems from Continental Teves - for Greater Safety, Comfort and Driving Pleasure
DETROIT, March 9 -- The first Electronic Brake System -- the ABS MK 20 -- was launched by Continental Teves in 1984. Since then, EBS systems have lost roughly 80 percent in weight and costs have come down as much as 90 percent. Modern systems also boast dramatically improved performance -- as demonstrated by the state- ... Continue reading
APIA: Continental is Developing the Car That Can Help Avoid Accidents
DETROIT, March 9 -- With the APIA project -- APIA stands for Active Passive Integration Approach -- Continental started work on the car of the future that will feature electronic reflexes that will help drivers maintain control and avoid accidents. Now two automakers have commissioned the company to undertake advanced ... Continue reading
Champ Car Pilots To Get Extra Boost from Push-to-Pass System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Eric Mauk, (317) 715-4133 CHAMP CAR PILOTS TO GET EXTRA BOOST FROM PUSH-TO-PASS SYSTEM INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2004) In an effort to make for more competition on the race track and to increase passing opportunities for the drivers, the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powe ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif.--March 9, 2004--The Monroe Ride Safe Tour will be featured at the Riverside Airport's AIRSHOW 2004 on March 27, 2004. Bud's Tire & Wheel, of Riverside, worked effortlessly to bring the tour to the Inland Empire. The idea is to bring a fun and safe learning environment to people attending the air show. ... Continue reading
Betelgeuse Productions Selected as Television Production Company for 2004 Champ Car World Series
BETELGEUSE PRODUCTIONS SELECTED AS TELEVISION PRODUCTION COMPANY FOR 2004 CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2004) The Champ Car World Series will have a different look and feel to its television broadcasts in 2004 after contracting with New York industry stalwarts Betelgeuse Productions to produce its te ... Continue reading
South East Automotive Media Organization Announces 2004 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
ATLANTA, March 9 -- The third annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced today during a ceremony at the Atlanta International Auto Show. Hosted by the South East Automotive Media Organization, the awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. A ... Continue reading
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