(April is Car Care Month) GRAND BLANC, Mich., March 30 -- How frequently should drivers change their engine oil? Most technicians will say 3,000 miles while others say 5,000 or 7,000. But ask Mr. Goodwrench and he'll offer a simple solution -- let your vehicle tell you when -- that could protect your wallet and the env ... Continue reading
Stremme, TRIMSPA X32 Dodge, Looking to Bounce Back at TMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme, TRIMSPA X32 Dodge, Looking to Bounce Back at TMS Grapevine, TX (March 28, 2004) â“ David Stremme, driver of the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge needs a top finish at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) this weekend to regain momen ... Continue reading
Timken Raises Earnings Outlook
CANTON, Ohio, March 30 -- The Timken Company today announced increased earnings expectations for the first quarter and full year based on an improvement in company operations. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) The company expects earnings per diluted share of $0.25 to $0.30 for the first qua ... Continue reading
ATA and AAA Southern New England Announce Safety Measures for Rhode Island Drivers
Mack Truck's Share the Road Program Visits Providence to Save Lives on Rhode Island Highways As many as 261,000 vehicles travel I-95 through Providence each day. Most automobile drivers were never taught what they can do to avoid initiating an accident with a tractor-trailer. Who: Professional truck drivers, the Americ ... Continue reading
ANDERSON, Ind., March 30 -- Delco Remy International, Inc. today announced that it plans to issue $125 million of Second-Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009 and $150 million of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012. The notes will be issued in a private placement and are expected to be resold by the initi ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, March 30 -- The Derek Daly Performance Driving Academy announced today that it will offer the XTREMEX3 in-vehicle solution for the 2004 racing season. XTREMEX3 is an in-vehicle system that enables the Derek Daly Academy to record, store and play back all dimensions -- multiple digital video views, crystal cl ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--March 30, 2004--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. today reported net earnings for the calendar year ending December 31, 2003 of $ .07 per share or $345,071 versus $ .03 per share or $134,518 for the comparable 2002 year. Net Sales decreased 3% or $588,000 for the year from $20,712,991 in 2002 to $19,997,702. ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Mich., March 30 -- Performance Logistics Group, Inc. (PLG) based in Wayne, Michigan, and Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. (Penske) based in Reading, Pa. today announced completion of the transaction whereby PLG acquired 100 percent of the stock of LAC Holding Corp., the holding company for Penske's interest in the ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--March 30, 2004--Southwall Technologies Inc., a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of thin-film coatings for the electronic display, automotive glass and architectural markets, announced that it has filed a form 12b-25 which requests an automatic 15-day extension to file its Annual Report on ... Continue reading
PowerLinx, Inc. Becomes a Member of National Truck Equipment Association
PowerLinx Vision System(TM) Promotes Safety For Trucks and Trailers TIERRA VERDE, Fla., March 30 -- PowerLinx, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PWLX) , the leader in power line communication products, has become a member of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), www.ntea.com, through our business relationship with Mr. S ... Continue reading
Vegas could be turning point for Bazemore
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 4 of 23 NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY LAS VEGAS, NEVADA RACE DATES: April 2-4, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 VEGAS COULD BE TURNING POINT FOR BAZEMORE LAS VEGAS ( ... Continue reading
Sterling Marlin Samsung/Radio Shack 500 NEXCUP Preview
*This is a temporary account for the purpose of sending out the race advance, please do not respond to this email address.* CONTACT: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Samsung/Radio Shack 500 - Texas Motor Speedway Advan ... Continue reading
Toyota Motorsports Notes, 3/30/04
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
Universal Automotive Reports Results for 2003 Year, Fourth Quarter
Company Reports Good Progress Integrating Acquisition Completed in January, Doubling Universal's Size ALSIP, Ill., March 30 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. The company also said it is making excellent progress integrating ... Continue reading
Scelzi in good position for Vegas success
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 4 of 23 NHRA SUMMITRACING.COM NATIONALS THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY LAS VEGAS, NEVADA RACE DATES: April 2-4, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI IN GOOD POSITION FOR SUCCESS IN VEGAS LAS VEGA ... Continue reading
Active Vehicle Safety Takes Stage at Lifesavers 2004
SAN DIEGO, March 30 -- Bill Kozyra, president and CEO of Continental Teves North America, speaking to participants during the Lifesavers 2004 conference today in San Diego, encouraged support of continued efforts to bring active vehicle safety to the forefront of highway safety initiatives in North America. Kozyra expl ... Continue reading
New Fedex Express Hybrid Electric Trucks Begin Service in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--March 30, 2004-- Innovative Alliance Leads to Low-Emission, High-Efficiency Vehicle Designed to Dramatically Reduce Emissions, Save Fuel FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. , has placed into service the first of its new, low-emission, hybrid electric powered delivery vehicles in concert with ... Continue reading
MALCOLM OASTLER RETIRES FROM JAQuAR MOTORSPORT
25 MARCH 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILTON KEYNES (UK): After a successful twenty years in motorsport, Jaguar Racing’s Chief Engineer Malcolm Oastler has announced his retirement from the sport to concentrate on setting up a rural venture with his family in his native Australia. Malcolm joined Jaguar Racing in 20 ... Continue reading
ARKONA Receives Ford Motor Co. Certification
SALT LAKE CITY--March 30, 2004--ARKONA Inc. (OTC BB: ARKN), the emerging leader in dealer management solutions for automobile and powersports dealerships, announces it has been awarded official certification for dealership to factory communications with Ford Motor Co. Ford Motor Co., the second largest manufacturer of ... Continue reading
Celebrity Heroes to Honor Nation's Top Hometown Heroes April 7 in Times Square
2004 Volvo for Life Awards Hosted by Jim Belushi; Hero Awards Presented by Hank Aaron, Bill Bradley, Caroline Kennedy, Maya Lin, Dr. Sally Ride and Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Music by Toots and the Maytals and Joss Stone What: Celebrity heroes -- Hank Aaron, Bill Bradley, Caroline Kennedy, Maya Lin, Dr. Sally Ride and Eun ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Webcast First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 30 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") invites you to listen to the Company's fiscal 2004 first quarter earnings conference call. The call will be Webcast on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. An archive of the Webcast will be available beginnin ... Continue reading
Mature Travelers Get More for Their Money With Avis
Additional Services and Bonus Savings Available for AARP Members PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 30 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., the car rental company that prides itself on "trying harder" and providing its customers with a safe, stress-free rental experience, today announced new benefits for AARP members. Members can rec ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--March 30, 2004--DataScan Technologies has announced that National City Corporation , one of the nation's largest financial holding companies, has selected DataScan to provide a major systems upgrade in the wholesale floorplan area of National City Dealer Finance. National City will utilize DataScan Technologie ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Selects Informatica's Data Integration Platform to Power Customer Intelligence
Leading Worldwide Provider of Automotive Intelligence(R) Solutions to Use Informatica PowerCenter as Foundation for Key Data Warehousing Initiative REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 30 -- Informatica Corporation , a leading provider of data integration and business intelligence software, today announced that R. L. Polk & Co. ... Continue reading
China's Effect on U.S. Manufacturing: Panel to Address Trade Issues
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 30 -- A panel discussion focusing on critical trade issues which affect the automotive supplier industry heads the presentations on Thursday, May 6, at the MEMA Legislative and Public Policy Summit: Advancing American Manufacturing, in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Josette S. Shiner, a ... Continue reading
Delphi's Advanced Technology Helps Jaguar Win 'Diesel Car of the Year' Award
Delphi diesel common rail system propels Jaguar to prestigious recognition COVENTRY, England, March 30 -- Delphi Corp.'s advanced technology has sent Jaguar's first diesel car straight to the top of its class. Surpassing strong competition, the X-TYPE Diesel was voted 'Diesel Car of the Year' in the prestigious Fleet E ... Continue reading
IHRA Post Race: Harold Martin Battles to a Runner-Up Finish in San Antonio
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Post Race Wrap-Up Harold Martin Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Third Annual Amalie Oil Ancira Nationals, the first event of the 12-race, 2004 IHRA Hooters Drag Racing Series, San Antonio R ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson Brings His 200-mph Research Vehicle to Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Brings His 200-mph Research Vehicle to Vegas Parts developed on WJ's GM Performance Parts Grand Am often become Pro Stock standard SUGAR HILL, GA., March 29, 2004 - The NHRA's Pro Stock category is arguably the most co ... Continue reading
SmarTire Installed on Kuala Lumpur Monorail
New application expands SmarTire's market for tire pressure monitoring systems. RICHMOND, BC, March 30 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (SMTR: OTCBB) today announced that its tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been installed on the monorail system in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The SmarTire system was supplied by Rodgard ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Wants a Happy Race Car in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Wants a Happy Race Car in Las Vegas After twin runners-up in 2003, ACDelco crew looks for a win in the Nevada desert Sugar Hill, Ga., March 29, 2004 - As he does at every stop on the circuit, Kurt Johnson enters this wee ... Continue reading
GM's "Big" Hybrids at the Pacific International Auto Show and Globe Conference in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, March 30, 2004; General Motors of Canada will showcase its hybrid transit bus and hybrid trucks at the Pacific International Auto Show and Globe 2004 Environmental Conference in Vancouver this week. GM's auto show display will feature the industry's first no compromise Hybrid pick-up truck. GM's Hybrid versi ... Continue reading
Forbes: Are You Really Buying American?
Jerry Flint's Thoughts From Forbes.Com Detroit March 30, 2004; Sometimes I wonder where the auto industry gets its people. Perhaps Detroit does its recruiting at Dropout U or some alien world 100 billion light-years away. The latest example: an advertising campaign for a new Chevrolet sport utility vehicle called the E ... Continue reading
New Truck Review: 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Nissan Titan King Cab<br> ENGINE: 5.6-liter DOHC V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 305 hp @ 4,900 rpm/379 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 139.8 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 224.2 x 78.8 x 75.0 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $30,300<br ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Reports $100,000 Savings Annually with Ultimate Software's UltiPro
WESTON, Fla., March 30 -- Ultimate Software , a leading provider of Web-based payroll and workforce management solutions, announced today that its customer, Walser Automotive Group, has experienced significant cost savings since implementing UltiPro Workforce Management in August 2003. Previously, Walser Automotive's 1 ... Continue reading
Everlast Worldwide Inc. to Introduce Automotive Accessories in Australia
Move Represents First Entry of Everlast Name in Automotive Category Company Enters Licensing Agreement With Australia's Sperling Enterprises NEW YORK, March 30 -- Everlast(R) Worldwide Inc. , manufacturer, marketer and licensor of sporting goods and apparel under the Everlast brand name, today announced that it had ent ... Continue reading
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--March 30, 2004--Perma-Tune Electronics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trans Max Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB:TMXT), today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with a Major Motorcycle Aftermarket Vendor to distribute Plasmatronics' (a division of Perma-Tune Electronics, Inc.) Plasma Drive Ign ... Continue reading
Trans Max Technologies, Inc., Announces Letter of Intent From The Miami International Boat Show
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--March 30, 2004--Perma-Tune Electronics, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trans Max Technologies, Inc., (OTCBB:TMXT), today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with an International Marine Service company to distribute the entire product line from Perma-Tune Electronics. The Letter of Intent ... Continue reading
Five Years On, Renault and Nissan Reinforce Their Common Ambition
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Five Years On, Renault and Nissan Reinforce Their Common Ambition Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 29, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - On the strength of the numerous synergies generated by the Alliance over the past five years and the performance of both companies, Renault and Nissan assert ... Continue reading
Concern for Safety of Older Drivers Becomes Major Public Issue
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 30 -- Traffic safety of aging Americans is fast becoming one of the greatest public safety concerns of government, auto manufacturers, and insurance companies. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040116/NYFNSM01LOGO ) According to federal data, the number of Americans over the age of 70 ... Continue reading
Motorists Can Save Thousands by Repowering Their Engines
BETHESDA, Md., March 30 -- A "totaled" engine no longer means having to purchase a new car. Today's car owners have another option: purchasing a repowered engine. Repowering simply means installation of a rebuilt/remanufactured engine by your vehicle service provider, or the process of rebuilding your existing engine a ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, March 30 -- The Car Care Council advises that regular vehicle maintenance saves owners time and money, enhances safety and improves auto performance. (April is National Car Care Month) The Council estimates that more than $60 billion in vehicle maintenance and repair are not performed every year, evidence that ... Continue reading
Fleets Urge Engine Makers to Support Biodiesel
Biodiesel Provides Fleets with Clean Alternative to Regular Diesel Fuel DETROIT, March 30 -- Medium duty truck and engine manufacturers could see fewer sales in 2004 if they don't show more active support of biodiesel, a cleaner burning alternative fuel that can be made from any fat or vegetable oil. That is the conclu ... Continue reading
MÜNCHEN, Deutschland, March 30 -- Dana Corporation stellt ab heute seine Off-Highway-Technologien auf der Bauma 2004 aus, einem der grössten Bau-, Bergbau- und Off-Highway-Maschinen-Messen der Welt. Die Messe läuft noch bis zum 4. April. Der Messestand von Dana befindet sich in Halle A4, Stand 316, wo das Unternehme ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Unveils '04 E-Tickets; $12 Adults, $4 Children Under 12
NEW YORK, March 30 -- The New York International Automobile Show's e-ticket purchasing program at www.autoshowNY.com provides visitors with a quick and easy way to buy tickets to the 2004 Show. "With our popular e-ticket program, show-goers can buy tickets on-line so they don't have to wait in-line," said Candida Roman ... Continue reading
New Nissan FCV Vehicle Has CO2 AC
March 29, 2004Nissan Motor Co.; Ltd.Calsonic Kansei CorporationNissan Leases X-TRAIL FCV Equipped With CO2 Air-Conditioning SystemTokyo â“ Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the X-TRAIL FCV fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) it started leasing Monday under its FCV limited leasing program come equipped with an ... Continue reading
Cosmo Oil Leases First Unit of Nissan's X-TRAIL FCV
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Cosmo Oil Leases First Unit of Nissan's X-TRAIL FCV Nissan <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_Nissan0330.jpg> Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 29, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. today announced that it has leased the first unit of the X-TRAIL FCV fuel cell vehicle manu ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., March 30 -- Automotive manufacturers, while pushing hi-tech frills, are failing to keep pace with their customers' needs for safety related features which keep the driver and their passengers safe at all times according to consumer opinion research. Motorists want their vehicle to assume contro ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Results;
RICHMOND, Va., March 30 -- CarMax, Inc. today reported record results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2004. * For the quarter, net earnings increased 18% to $22.5 million, or 21 cents per share, compared with $19.1 million, or 18 cents per share, earned in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003. -- ... Continue reading
NHTSA Administrator Presents Awards at Lifesavers Conference
SAN DIEGO DIEGO —– Jeffrey W. Runge, M.D., administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), today presented the 2004 NHTSA Awards for Public Service to 13 individuals and organizations exemplifying high standards of achievement in the fie ... Continue reading
Johnson Contols Will Take 885 Jobs from Kentucky to Mexico - Olay
HOLLAND, Mich. March 29, 2004; James Prichard writing for the AP reported that automotive supplier Johnson Controls Inc. plans to transfer sun visor production from its plants here and in Glasgow, Ky., to a Mexican factory, resulting in 885 job cuts. The layoffs will be at the Southview component plant in Holland. The ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation to Exhibit Off-Highway Systems at World's Leading Construction-Equipment Show
MUNICH, Germany, March 29 -- Dana Corporation today began exhibiting its off-highway technologies at Bauma 2004, one of the world's largest construction-, mining-, and off-highway-equipment trade shows. The show runs through April 4. Located at Hall A4, Stand 316, Dana will display its systems capabilities in axles, tr ... Continue reading
Newer Middlebury, Ind. Plant Will Increase Capacity & Add Jobs MIDDLEBURY, Ind., March 29 -- Due to ever- increasing market demand, today Coachmen RV Company, a subsidiary of Coachmen Industries, Inc. , began production in a newly acquired facility located just five miles north of its 500-acre complex in Middlebury. Th ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Prices Public Offering of 1,000,000 Common Shares
MCLEAN, Va., March 29 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that it has priced a public offering of 1,000,000 of its common shares at $35.15 per share. Net proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $35 million. All ... Continue reading
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