LOS ANGELES--March 18, 2004--On this day 30 years ago, nations comprising the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) lifted their 5-month oil embargo on the United States. An analysis by the Automobile Club of Southern California indicates that in terms of dependence on foreign oil and gasoline usage, the ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Receives NUMMI Triple Crown Award for Cost, Quality and Delivery
TROY, Mich., March 18 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation was honored on March 16, 2004 by New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) at the 2004 NUMMI Supplier Conference in Fremont, California. NUMMI, a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors, presented Collins & Aikman with the prestigious Tri ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.H.--March 18, 2004-- The Deterioration of Bridges Remains a Serious Concern to New Hampshire Drivers You've probably never given a second thought to driving over the bridges in your community, trusting that a bridge is able to support your car, a child's school bus, or an ambulance trying to reach a patient. ... Continue reading
Detroit Metro Airport Adds Two More Rental Car Companies On-site
Budget and Enterprise move car rental operations onto airport campus DETROIT, March 18 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is welcoming two more on-airport rental car companies to its on- site campus. Budget Rental Car moved its operation from Wickham Rd. in Romulus, to the airport's Lucas Drive campus o ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims.com(TM) Issues Guidance as a Result of New Marketing Programs/Alliances
OLDSMAR, Fla., March 18 -- eAutoclaims, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EACC) , which provides online claims management for the auto insurance industry through both application services provider (ASP) and outsourcing solutions, recently announced a new Co-Marketing Agreement with ADP Claims Service Group. Today the Company issue ... Continue reading
Cornerstone of Corporate-Wide Product Strategy is a Standards-Based Approach to Ensure Compatibility Across Multiple Devices and Vehicles HANNOVER, Germany, March 18 -- Busy mobile-professionals and tech-savvy consumers will appreciate the Integrated Hands Free system with Bluetooth wireless technology that Motorola, I ... Continue reading
PARK RIDGE, N.J., March 18 -- Forget Hollywood. Now, thanks to Hertz and Universal Orlando Resort(R), you can produce your own action- packed family adventure that stars some of the biggest names in movies, entertainment and adventure. All it takes is a few clicks of your mouse. Best of all, this is one blockbuster tha ... Continue reading
ZF to Build New Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
NORTHVILLE, Mich., March 18 -- ZF -- a leading worldwide automotive supplier of driveline and chassis technology -- announced plans today for a new suspension components manufacturing plant in the Greater Hickory area - Newton, North Carolina. ZF Lemforder Corporation -- the car chassis division of ZF -- will operate t ... Continue reading
GRAND BLANC, MICH. - ACDelco takes a hands-on approach to promote April's National Car Care Month and educate consumers about the benefits of proper vehicle maintenance and repair. "ACDelco not only supports Car Care Month, but we're also encouraging our entire distribution family to support it as well," said Sally The ... Continue reading
Complete List of January 2004 NHTSA Recalls
NHTSA 11-04Tuesday, March 16, 2004 Contact: Tim HurdTelephone: (202) 366-9550 NHTSA Publishes List of January 2004 Recalls The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released a list of auto safety recalls announced in January 2004 and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. This list ... Continue reading
GM Recalls 4 million 2000-04 Full-size Pickups
Automaker Will Replace Suspect Tailgate Support Cables DETROIT March 18, 2004; General Motors is recalling about 4 million 2000-2004 model-year full-size pickups worldwide to replace tailgate support cables that may corrode and fracture. The models involved are certain 2000-2004 Chevrolet Silverado's and GMC Sierra's b ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results
PHOENIX--March 18, 2004--CSK Auto Corp. , the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Feb. 1, 2004. The financial information described as being on a "comparable basis" is adjusted for certain ... Continue reading
Ford Takes The AhChoo Out Of Driving! First Car with 'Allergy-tested Interior'
March 2004 (Newstream) -- Good news for all car drivers suffering from allergies: the TÜV Rheinland Group in Cologne - an authoritative industry body controlling and approving quality standards of industrial and consumer products - has today given its "Allergy-tested Interior" seal of approval to the Ford Focus C-MAX. ... Continue reading
Austin-Healey Club Purchases Gluv Corp.'s Driving Gloves
RINGGOLD, Ga., March 18 -- Gluv Corp. (OTC Pink Sheets: GLVP), a leading premier leather goods manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that its Bisconte(R) leather driving gloves have been purchased by the Austin-Healey Club of America. The gloves will be offered for sale in its Healey Marque magazine, a m ... Continue reading
Boy Thing Have Changed! - EDS Sells Automotive Retail Group to ADP Dealer Services
Move Provides Automotive Dealerships With Expanded Choices of Dealer Management System Solutions HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Mar. 18 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announced its purchase of the Troy, Michigan-based Automotive Retail Group (ARG) of Electronic Data Systems . Terms of the ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Record Second Quarter and Six Months Results
FOREST CITY, Iowa--March 18, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading motor home manufacturer, today reported record net income for the second quarter ended February 28, 2004 of $15.9 million, a 29 percent increase compared to net income of $12.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2003. On a per sh ... Continue reading
Strategic Partnership With RoadLoans Let SAM'S CLUB Members Turn Away From Higher Rates at Banks, Credit Unions, and Competing Warehouse Clubs BENTONVILLE, Ark. and HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 18 -- SAM'S CLUB today announced that it has teamed with RoadLoans(R) to offer a new benefit that allows Club members to in ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 18 -- Automobiles are unquestionably the main attraction at the 2004 New York International Automobile Show, to be held April 9 - 18 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City; yet, many show-goers do not actually drive to the Auto Show, and those who do aren't sure where to park once they have arrived ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Wins New Roof Module Business
TROY, Mich., March 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group has been awarded a new, multi-year, $75 million contract for a large, roof-opening module with an European OEM. Production will begin in November 2006. The identity of the customer and terms of the contract w ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--March 18, 2004-- Acquisition is accretive to EPS and product offering and reinforces ADN's position in marketplace Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced the completion of its purchase of MMI- ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif.--March 18, 2004--ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants, a leading provider of industrial lubricants and reliability solutions, today introduced a new turbine oil formulated to properly lubricate and protect against the harsh conditions found in turbines and gearboxes. The new product, which will be marketed ... Continue reading
Continental Tire North America Plans Expansions in Illinois, an Advisory from Industrialinfo.com
HOUSTON--March 18, 2004--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). Continental Tire North America Incorporated (CTNA, formerly Continental General Tire) (Charlotte, North Carolina), the North American subsidiary of Continental AG, a Germany-based tire manufacture ... Continue reading
Integrated Media Productions Company Wins MIMC Award For Outstanding Innovation NORWOOD, Mass., March 18 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG and a leading supplier of automotive safety technologies, partnered with Cramer, a leading integrated media productions company, for its U.S. "Safely There" mobile exhi ... Continue reading
Entertainment for the Whole Family at the New York Auto Show
Free Outdoor Events, Specialty Tuner Car Display, Fantasy Photos & More NEW YORK, March 18 -- With the 2004 New York International Automobile Show just around the corner, Show producers have prepared an unprecedented 10-day program full of fun activities for the whole family. In addition to the nearly 1,000 new vehicle ... Continue reading
Kettering University President James John to Retire in 2005
FLINT, Mich.--March 18, 2004--After 13 years of distinguished service, Dr. James E.A. John, President of Kettering University in Flint, Mich., has announced his plan to retire in June 2005. The progress made under Dr. John's leadership has been nothing short of dramatic, said Jane L. Warner, Chair of the Board of Trust ... Continue reading
KleenAir Announces OEM Deal in China for Catalytic Converters
IRVINE, Calif.--March 18, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) announced that it has concluded an agreement with Wuhu Keyue Enterprise Development Co. Ltd., of Anhui Province, to supply three-way catalytic converters for its OEM customers subject to satisfactory completion of tests currently underway. These are gea ... Continue reading
-- Fifteen passenger vans have recently been getting considerable attention from the media, especially about safety concerns. But are they all alike, and just how safe are they? A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?12704 This mult ... Continue reading
Mazda Motorsports Poised for Podium in 2004
IRVINE, Calif., March 18 -- On any given weekend, there are more Mazdas racing on the racetracks, dragstrips and parking lots of America than any other brand of vehicle -- and Mazda will continue to support that enthusiasm into 2004. Understanding that the love of motorsports is stronger than ever for fans in North Ame ... Continue reading
MOTONEXT at CeBIT: Seamless Connectivity to Unleash Personal Potential Via Technology
HANOVER, Germany, March 18 -- CeBIT -- Motorola Inc. is showcasing the latest Intelligence Everywhere(TM) solutions that inspire new possibilities in a seamlessly connected world, keeping consumers informed, connected and entertained in their home, vehicle, at work and on the go. Motorola's new Wi-Fi(TM), 3G, Bluetooth ... Continue reading
Cornerstone of Corporate-Wide Product Strategy Is a Standards-Based Approach To Ensure Compatibility Across Multiple Devices and Vehicles HANNOVER, Germany, March 18 -- CeBIT -- Busy mobile-professionals and tech-savvy consumers will appreciate the Integrated Hands Free system with Bluetooth wireless technology that Mo ... Continue reading
Motorola's GSM Fixed Mobile Car Phone, the Model M900, Previews at CeBIT
HANOVER, Germany, March 18 -- CeBIT -- Motorola , a global leader in wireless and automotive communications, announces the launch of the Motorola M900 GSM Fixed Mobile Car Phone. Following the success of the Spirit CDMA fixed mobile car phone, Motorola designed the Motorola M900 to make GSM voice and data communication ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing To Bare-All In 2004
NayKid Racing To Bare-All In 2004 PUYALLUP, WASH., March 18, 2004 - The competitors that were beaten in 2003 may not want to hear it, but NayKid Racing is ready to bare all in the 2004 season. The three KUMHO Tire/ Suburban Chevrolet/ Redline Oil/ Kodiak Racing Wheels/ CORSA Exhaust Chevrolet Corvette Z06s of NayKid Ra ... Continue reading
News Release: Firestone's Been On The Road, Now It's Back On The Air
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 FIRESTONE'S BEEN ON THE ROAD, NOW IT'S BACK ON THE AIR New Rendition of Popular Theme Song Anchors Ads NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 18, 2004) - With a hip new rendition of its popular theme song and images that evoke America, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tir ... Continue reading
Secures Automobiles, Trucking, Marine, and Aviation Vehicles Using Biometrics FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 18 -- SENSE Holdings, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SEHO) (SENSE), a leading provider of biometrically secured authentication and identification systems, announced today that the company has acquired exclusive sales, mark ... Continue reading
WAYNE, N.J.--March 18, 2004-- Circuit City Joins StreetGlow in Sponsoring the Bullish Motor Racing Team StreetGlow(R), Inc. is excited to announce that effective May 1, 2004, consumers can walk into any Circuit City store and for the first time, purchase their flagship brand of Auto-Neon(R) and performance lighting pro ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--March 18, 2004--The 2004 National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA) Annual Conference, Auto Show and Exposition will take place May 12th - 15th, 2004 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The conference program, built around the theme "Shift Your Thinking: Today's Business Clim ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Public Relations Contact Information
CONTACT: Justin Anderson ph: 704-348-9400, cellular: 704-589-2100, fax: 704-348-9444 Dear Members of the Media: Contact information for Justin Anderson, Director, Public Relations for the Motorock Trans-Am Series, has changed. ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Announces Cash Dividend
FOREST CITY, Iowa--March 18, 2004--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , today announced that the Company's Board of Directors met on March 17, 2004 and declared the record date of June 4, 2004 for its upcoming quarterly cash dividend payable to shareholders on July 6, 2004. In fiscal 2004, which began August 31, 2003, Winnebag ... Continue reading
Quantum Awarded Contract to Develop Fleet of Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles
IRVINE, Calif., March 18 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., today announced that California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has approved $2.3 million for Quantum to provide the engineering, design and development of advanced hydrogen fuel systems for a fleet of 30 Toyota Prius Hy ... Continue reading
Motorola Bluetooth-Car-Kit der zweiten Generation: Neue Freiheit beim Autofahren
HANNOVER, TAUNUSSTEIN, March 18 -- - Sprachsteuerung ermöglicht Telefonate ohne Tastendruck Im Auto telefonieren und trotzdem jederzeit die Hände am Lenkrad lassen? Die zweite Generation des Motorola Bluetooth-Car-Kits verwirklicht endlich den Traum von draht- und nahtloser Verbindung. Statt eine Nummer zu wählen, w ... Continue reading
Champion(R) Spark Plug-Powered Cars Remain Unbeaten in NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 18 -- Cars powered by Champion spark plugs maintained their perfect record in NASCAR Nextel Cup Series competition with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win in Sunday's Golden Corral 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Ga.). Champion plugs have now powered the winning cars in each of the first four 2004 Nextel ... Continue reading
The Diesels Are Coming: Mercedes-Benz Debuts High-Tech Diesel Car for U.S. Market
Quiet, Powerful Engine to Change Perceptions About Diesel SAN ANTONIO, March 18 -- Mercedes-Benz, the company that invented the diesel car, is debuting a new diesel-powered car for the U.S. market. The company will market the E320 CDI, as a highly fuel-efficient diesel version of its successful E-Class sedan. The E320 ... Continue reading
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Geneva Autoshow is particularly interesting for car buffs who appreciate that there is life beyond SUVs, Toyota Camry’s and Honda Accords. The whole place is considerably classier than Detroit or LA, the emphasis being on product and not on 3000 dollars cash back! As Gen ... Continue reading
AMERICAN SUZUKI UNVEILS NEWEST VEHICLE AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Press Conference Scheduled for April 8, 2004 at 11:45 a.m. BREA, Calif. - (March 16, 2004) - American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveils its newest vehicle slated for production at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 8 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at the American Suzuki booth (# 1215) at the ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: BMW X3 3.0i Automatic
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS <p> Twenty years ago I looked at a very special BMW for sale. It was a custom replica of a 1600ti, the predecessor to the 2002 sedan that put the Bavarian company on the US enthusiast map, and then into wider acceptance. It had just about every hot-stuff Alpina part possible. B ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon
GM’s BEST: SAAB With Products Like the 2004 9-5 Aero Wagon, No Wonder U.S. Cars Are Now Most Reliable By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President & Co-Publisher I really had to laugh when I read all the media hype about the Consumer Reports claim that American cars are now more reliable than European cars. In fact, th ... Continue reading
Ford To Buy Motors FromToshiba For Hybrid cars
TOKYO, March 18, 2004; Reuters reported that Japanese electronics conglomerate Toshiba Corp said on Thursday it will produce motors to be used in Ford Motor Co's hybrid cars, making a full-fledged entry into the automotive parts market. Toshiba said its subsidiary Toshiba Industrial Products Manufacturing Corp will mak ... Continue reading
DETROIT, March 17 -- Australian-based Permo-Drive Technologies Ltd. has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Army to perform engineering qualification tests on hybrid hydraulic vehicles. The grant is the single largest grant awarded so far by the U.S. Army's foreign competitive testing office in its explorat ... Continue reading
Alcan Details Aluminum Advantages for Vehicle Safety
NOVI, Mich.--March 17, 2004--New alloys and fabrication technologies are leading automakers to choose aluminum as the preferred material to ensure the safety of vehicles and their occupants, according to a recent technical presentation by Alcan Automotive engineers at the SAE World Congress. Aluminum applications range ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Mod Pre-Race: Harold Martin is Looking for Good Things in Gainesville
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco Harold Martin Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: 35th Annual Mac Tools Gatornationals, the first event of the 10-race AMS Staff Leasing NHRA Pro Mod Challenge. Location: Gainesville Raceway Gainesv ... Continue reading
Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems Changes Name to COBASYS
Name change reflects focus on expanding field for NiMH storage solutions TROY, Mich., March 17 -- Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems LLC announced today it has changed its name to COBASYS. The name change to COBASYS reflects the company's focus on the expanding fields for Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) storage solutions in bot ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Cars, Cigars and Cuisine with National Art of Driving Tour
* Second-annual tour kicks off in California, April 3-4 * Showcases 2005 Chrysler 300, PT Cruiser Convertible, Crossfire Roadster and Town & Country AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. Thousands of consumers will be amon ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Acquires Power Chevrolet in Montana
MEDFORD, Ore.--March 17, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Power Chevrolet located in Helena, Montana. The store will be renamed Lithia Chevrolet of Helena. The store has annualized sales of approximately $40 million. Lithia Motors Chairman and CEO Sid DeBoer commented, ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Las Vegas Trikes to Exhibit in San Diego's Biketoberwest March 18-21, 2004
SAN DIEGO, March 17 -- Las Vegas Trikes ( www.lvtrikes.com ), manufacturer of luxury three-wheeled hot rod vehicles, will be exhibiting Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21, 2004 during San Diego's Biketoberwest at the San Diego Sports Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, California, 92110. Las Vegas Trikes ... Continue reading
CENTRIX Financial to Serve as Title Sponsor of 2004 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver
- CENTRIX Not to Acquire Rights and Assets From Dover Motorsports - Champ Car Announces Intent to Assume All Rights and Assets and Act as Event Promoter - Colorado Motorsports Contracted to Provide Management and Support for Event CENTENNIAL, Colo., March 17 -- CENTRIX Financial, LLC announced today that it will not be ... Continue reading
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com DON PRUDHOMME RACING SUPPORTS RINGERS GLOVES INDIANAPOLIS (March 17, 2004) â“ Don Prudhomme Snake Racing and Ringers Gloves announced today that Ringers will be ... Continue reading
Kubota Focuses on Safety; On Ag Day, Kubota Urges Consumers to Install ROPS on Early-Model Equipment
TORRANCE, Calif.--March 17, 2004--Kubota Tractor Corporation, a leader in agricultural equipment design and safety, seeks the public's help in locating all early-model, non-ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) equipped Kubota machines. On National Ag Day, March 20, America's agricultural industry will join together to ... Continue reading
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