STRONGSVILLE, Ohio--April 5, 2004--For the second year in a row, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., through its Body Shop Recognition Program, has recognized Honda and Acura dealers participating in the CertifiedFirst Network. A news release from Honda announcing the honorees states: "While maintenance and mechanical repa ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Present at Morgan Stanley Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5 -- 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 Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference being held in New York at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 7, 200 ... Continue reading
Bose Corporation Honored by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--April 5, 2004--Bose Corporation was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in providing GM with custom-engineered, premium sound systems for GM vehicles. The award was given during ceremonies Saturday, April 3 in Prague at the Hilton Prague Hotel's Congres ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
DEARBORN, Mich., April 5 -- Allan Gilmour, Ford Motor Company's vice chairman, will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference being held in New York City, on Wednesday, April 7. Gilmour will be participating in a question and answer session that will begin at 7:30 a.m. (EDT) and last approximately ... Continue reading
Nissan to Increase Investment in Thailand
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Nissan to Increase Investment in Thailand Bangkok and Tokyo, Thailand, Apr. 05, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Siam Motors Co., Ltd., today announced that Nissan will raise its stakes in Siam Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd., and Siam Motors & Nissan Co. ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive First Quarter 2004 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 5 -- Tenneco Automotive plans to issue its first quarter 2004 earnings news release before the market opens on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fiscal quarte ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Honored by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year
LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 5 -- Tenneco Automotive was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business performance in supplying GM. The company received the award during ceremonies in Prague, Czech Republic on April 3. "Tenneco Automotive is representative of the type of company we want to grow wi ... Continue reading
Timken Receives Supplier Awards from Westland Transmission Ltd
CANTON, Ohio, April 5 -- The Timken Company recently received two supplier awards from Westland Transmission Ltd (WTL). The awards were presented to Timken Aerospace for the Most Improved Supplier of the Year and the Proprietary Parts Supplier of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) W ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2004 Annual General Meeting
PARIS, April 5 -- The Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Valeo took place today under the chairmanship of Thierry Morin, Chairman and CEO. 2003 Results and Outlook Valeo's 2003 accounts, which were published on February 10, were approved. Thierry Morin commented on the progress made in 2003: in a market that dec ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2004 Annual General Meeting
PARIS, April 5 -- The Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Valeo took place today under the chairmanship of Thierry Morin, Chairman and CEO. 2003 Results and Outlook Valeo's 2003 accounts, which were published on February 10, were approved. Thierry Morin commented on the progress made in 2003: in a market that dec ... Continue reading
Hi Everyone: Attached are the ADESA indexes and commentary for the month of March 2004. The information provided above has been sent to you in advance of its posting later this week to ADESA's Web site, www.adesa.com/kontoskorner. For further information on this news, please call. Thanks! Cordially, Beth King, APR Beth ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Kurt Johnson Drives to a Runner-Up Finish in Las Vegas
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Kurt Johnson Drives to a Runner-Up Finish in Las Vegas Event: Fifth annual SummitRacing.com Nationals Location: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nevada Day/Date: Sunday April 4, 2004 Kurt Johnson and the ... Continue reading
dodge cup notes from texas; kasey kahne scores third runner-up finish
Sunday, April 4, 2004. Ray Cooper Texas Motor Speedway Clear!Blue Samsung/RadioShack 500. 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) - Third runner-up finish of the season. Moved up four spots to seventh in series standings. ... Continue reading
Autoline Detroit Earns International Wheel Award
LIVONIA, Mich., April 5 -- Autoline Detroit, produced by Blue Sky Productions, has earned first-place honors in the Detroit Press Club Foundation's 2004 International Wheel Awards competition for its television documentary "The Annual Woodward Dream Cruise." The Blue Sky crew of John McElroy, Dan Dancer, Peter Hickman, ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer
DETROIT, April 5 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced today that Executive Vice President - Finance & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Robin J. Adams has resigned from the company. "Robin Adams has helped AAM become recognized by Wall Street and the financial ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, April 5 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced the appointment of Robin J. Adams to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, effective April 19th. Adams replaces William C. Cline who has acted as Chief Financial Officer of the company. Cline will resume hi ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang returns to road-racing, 5.0-liter roots with Mustang GT-R concept
The muscular Ford Mustang GT-R rekindles the legend’s road racing glory and the magic of 5.0-liter Mustangs in a stunning racing concept making its world debut today. The Mustang GT-R signals a potential future race car while honoring four decades of performance glory just days before Mustang’s 40th anniver ... Continue reading
2004 new Car Review: Infiniti FX45
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Infiniti FX45<br> ENGINE: 4.5-liter V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 315 hp @ 6,400 rpm/329 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed semi-automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 112.2 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 189.1 x 75.8 x 65.9 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $53,245<p> The ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Ford Escape
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: Ford Escape XLT<br> ENGINE: 3.0-liter Duratec V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 201 hp @ 5,900 rpm/196 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 103.1 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 173.0 x 70.1 x 69.1 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $26,340<b ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Chevrolet Malibu
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<br> <p>SPECIFICATIONS<p> MODEL: 2004 Chevrolet Malibu<br> ENGINE: 2.2-liter inline 4<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 145 hp @ 5,600 rpm/155 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 106.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.3 x 69.9 x 57.5 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $ ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & CAMPBELL, Calif.--April 5, 2004--PRIMEDIA Inc. , the leading targeted media company, today announced the launch of the IntelliChoice Buyer's Guide, a quarterly magazine for consumers featuring the nation's most trusted automotive cost and value data. The Buyer's Guide extends IntelliChoice's leadership as th ... Continue reading
Akrion Will Ship V3 Auto Station to Foundry in Asia
ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 5 -- Akrion announced today receipt of an order for a V3 auto station valued at $1.1 million. The station, a capacity buy from a repeat customer, will be used for high throughput resist stripping in a leading edge foundry in Asia. Akrion's V3 is the smallest footprint automated tool in the market ... Continue reading
American Busing Corp. Changes Name Of Corporation To Giant Motorsports, Inc.
SALEM, Ohio, April 5 -- American Busing Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ABSC) announced today that it has changed its name to Giant Motorsports, Inc. The Company's shares will begin trading today under the symbol (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) . The name change will more accurately reflect the current business of the Corporation. ... Continue reading
Automodular Corporation: Press Release
TORONTO--April 5, 2004--On Friday April 2, 2004 the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) was successful in the representation vote to become the bargaining agent for certain employees at Automodular's (TSX:AM) three Canadian plants in the Durham region. Automod ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 5 -- It was once "the standard to the world," and after years of decline, Cadillac desperately wants to be the auto industry's luxury leader again. But can it get there with products like the all-new, 2005 STS sedan? Caddy's big new sedan debuts later this week at the New York International Auto Show, bu ... Continue reading
CIBER to Serve as Integration Partner for RouteOne
Completes RouteOne Vendor Certification Program SOUTHFIELD, Mich. and GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 5 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- RouteOne LLC today announced that CIBER, Inc. , a leading international system integration consultancy, has completed the joint venture's vendor certification program and will assist in the ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Dates for First Quarter 2004 Earnings Release and Conference Call
ELKHART, Ind.--April 5, 2004--CTS Corporation will release earnings for the first quarter 2004 at approximately 6:30 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, April 20, 2004. A conference call to discuss first quarter 2004 financial results is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). The dial-in number for the confer ... Continue reading
Cytec Industries Inc. Announces First Quarter Earnings & Teleconference Schedule
WEST PATERSON, N.J.--April 5, 2004--Cytec Industries Inc. announced the following schedule and contact information for its first quarter earnings release and teleconference: Earnings Release: April 22, 2004 after the close of market Distribution: By Business Wire and Cytec's web site at www.cytec.com. Teleconference: A ... Continue reading
DATTCO Hosts Transportation Sales & Service Expo
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., April 5 -- DATTCO held its first annual Sales & Service Expo on March 25, 2004 at Mohegan Sun Casino. Over 400 hundred people joined DATTCO for New England's largest one day transportation expo. The vendors and customers that attended had the opportunity to learn about different products from the in ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive to Webcast First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call on April 22 at 11 A.M. ET
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--April 5, 2004--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its 2004 first-quarter earnings conference call on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 11 a.m. ET. To access the Webcast, go to the investor relations section of the company's Web site, www.duraauto.com, and c ... Continue reading
Gentex Honoured by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year
ZEELAND, Michigan, April 5 -- For the seventh consecutive year, and the eighth time overall, Gentex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has been named a General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year. The award was presented to Gentex Chairman ... Continue reading
New LEI Workbook Tackles Lean Production Control and System Kaizen
BROOKLINE, Mass., April 5 -- Creating Level Pull, the new workbook from the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), shows readers how to advance a lean transformation from a focus on isolated improvements to improving the entire plantwide production system by implementing a lean production control system. "The workbook is uni ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Web Cast of Automotive Analyst Conference Presentation on April 8
DEARBORN, Mich., April 5 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference 2004 in New York on Thursday, April 8, 2004, from approximately 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (EDT). (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Names James Paul Senior Sales Representative for General Motors Account
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 5 -- Sika Automotive has named James Paul the Senior Sales Representative responsible for representing Sika on General Motors car platforms. Key responsibilities include developing new business and providing customer service on GM activity. Jack Martin, Sika's Director of GM Sales, made th ... Continue reading
Honeywell Announces Patent Agreement with DENSO
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--April 5, 2004-- Honeywell Patent Covers Technology For Etching Silicon Wafers in the Manufacture of Pressure Sensing Integrated Circuits Honeywell announced today it has reached an agreement with DENSO CORPORATION that allows DENSO CORPORATION and DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. to use a Honeyw ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SAMSUNG/RADIO SHACK 500 RACE NOTES
Contact: Kristyn Sobier GM Racing Communications ksobier@g-2communications.com ofc: (248) 642-2700 x226 fax: (248) 642-2705 cell: (734) 776-2440 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES SAMSUNG/RADIO SHACK 500 RACE NOTES TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY April 4, 2004 JEFF GORDON, #24 DUP ... Continue reading
World Health Organization Director Keynotes at The World Traffic Safety Symposium in NYC
Who/What: Dr. Etienne Krug, Director, Department of Injuries and Violence, World Health Organization -- responsible for the 5- Year WHO Strategy for Road Traffic Injury Prevention -- will discuss the World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention. A panel of international experts will follow Dr. Krug's remarks to discu ... Continue reading
California Speedway Races Into Local Carl's Jr.(R) Restaurants
Carl's Jr. Teams Up With California Speedway as the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Comes to Town LOS ANGELES, April 5 -- As part of its sponsorship of the 2004 California Speedway NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events, Carl's Jr. will have California Speedway's No. 36 M&M's showcar on display at various restaurants in the Inland E ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Montgomery Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION MONTGOMERY MOTORSPORTS PARK, MONTGOMERY, ALA. Sunday, April 4, 2004 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 ELIMINATIONS COMPLETE AT MONTGOMERY MOTORSPORTS PARK'S NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Today was the final ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., April 5 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., announced today that the U.S. Army TARDEC-NAC (National Automotive Center) expanded its contract with Quantum to include a transportable hydrogen refueler, the HyHauler Plus(TM). The refueler will be used to support the high performance hydro ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Offers Oceans of Value with New 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Lineup
* Chrysler expands successful lineup of Pacifica sports tourers * 2005 Chrysler Pacifica to start below $25,000 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5 -- Chrysler Group continues its wave of successful sports tourers with a new lineup of 2005 Pacifica models. The new models will include an entry level Chrysler Pacifica priced le ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Chrysler Pacifica AWD
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By<br> JOHN HEILIG<br> <p>SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Chrysler Pacifica AWD<br> ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 250 hp @ 6,400 rpm/250 lb-ft @ 3,950 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with Autostick<br> WHEELBASE: 116.3 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 198.9 x 79.3 x 66.5 in.<br> STICKE ... Continue reading
SI Technologies Subsidiary Moves 100-Ton Heaters Using Air-Film Technology
TUSTIN, Calif., April 5 -- SI Technologies, Inc. , which designs, manufactures and markets high-performance industrial sensors, weighing and factory automation equipment and systems, today highlighted a contract with Georgia Power as an example of the moving and positioning capabilities of its AeroGo, Inc. subsidiary. ... Continue reading
International Speedway to Webcast First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 5 -- 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 beginning ... Continue reading
Lear to Acquire Grote & Hartmann
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 5 -- Lear Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the parent of GHW Grote & Hartmann GmbH, a manufacturer of electrical components based in Wuppertal, Germany. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) Grote & Hartmann manuf ... Continue reading
Stremme Bounces Back from Mid-Race Flat to Finish 27th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Bounces Back from Mid-Race Flat to Finish 27th Grapevine, TX (April 3, 2004) â“ David Stremme and the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge qualified 16th for this weekendâ™s Oâ™Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway. Stre ... Continue reading
Transpro Awarded Additional Sales Volume with Cummins Power Generation
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--April 5, 2004--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX:TPR) announced today that it has expanded its multiyear supply contract with Cummins Power Generation ("CPG"), a division of Cummins Inc. to increase the range and volume of its existing agreement to include product which will be manufactured and distributed to vari ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Group to Participate in The Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--April 5, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that Chairman Roger Penske will be a presenter at The Morgan Stanley Global Automotive Conference in New York, New York. The presentation is scheduled to occur from 11:30 a.m. until 12:10 p.m. E ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems Wins Service Contract from Ford
HACKENSACK, N.J., April 5 -- I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leader in wireless asset tracking and management solutions, today announced that it has received an order from Ford Motor Company to provide enterprise-wide, comprehensive support and maintenance for I.D. Systems' Industrial Vehicle Electronic Control System (IVECS). ... Continue reading
Gentex Honored by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year
ZEELAND, Mich., April 5 -- For the seventh consecutive year, and the eighth time overall, Gentex Corporation, the world's leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has been named a General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year. The award was presented to Gentex Chairman and ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Its Manufactured Housing Finance Subsidiary Has Been Designated an 'LBP Lender'
Manufactured Housing Institute's Lender Best Practices Program Names HomeOne Credit Corp. Fifth Lender to Qualify RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 5 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today that its subsidiary ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--April 5, 2004--Gulf States Toyota, the distributor for Toyota and Lexus cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas has granted YouSpeak(TM) Network a preferred vendor status and agreed to offer their dealers a new Web site service from YouSpeak(TM). Yo ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 5 -- Race-On Driving Experience announced today that it will offer the XTREMEX3 in-vehicle solution for the 2004 racing season. XTREMEX3 is an in-vehicle system that enables Race-On to record, store and play back all dimensions -- multiple digital video views, crystal clear audio, and vehicle inst ... Continue reading
ALAMEDA, Calif.--April 5, 2004--Electronic Design Automation (EDA) supplier Verific Design Automation today announced that Safelogic has integrated its Hardware Description Language (HDL) Component Software as the Verilog and VHDL front end of Verifier(R), a formal verification property checker. "Verific's HDL Componen ... Continue reading
Delphi All-in-One CD Audio System an Industry First
Delphi CD/MP3/AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio Hits Store Shelves This Week TROY, Mich., April 5 -- Delphi Corp. announces the new Delphi CD audio system is now available for $199.99 (MSRP) at select consumer electronics retailers. The Delphi unit is the industry's first "all- in-one" audio package that allows listeners to exp ... Continue reading
Decoma Honored as a General Motors 2003 Supplier of the Year
CONCORD, Ontario, April 5 -- Decoma International Inc. has been honored with a General Motors Supplier of the Year award for superior performance in delivering vehicle exteriors. The award, which considers quality, service, technology and price, was presented during ceremonies held on Saturday, April 3, in Prague. "Dec ... Continue reading
Valeo Earns General Motors Worldwide Supplier Award
PARIS, France, April 5 -- General Motors has awarded Valeo Electrical Systems its coveted Supplier of the Year title for the ninth time since 1992 for its overall business performance in providing GM with starter motors and alternators. The award was presented to Valeo on April 3, in Prague at GM's annual supplier of t ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 5 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced today that it had been selected as the driveline system and module supplier for a major future General Motors Corporation product program. In addition, AAM will be the systems integrator for the future ... Continue reading
Hands-Off! New Research Shows Mobile Phone Legislation Connecting with Drivers
LONDON, April 5 -- The majority of company car drivers are adhering to the mobile phone legislation that went in to affect 1 December 2003, according to a new study on the Corporate Car market conducted by NOP World Automotive. Results show that most company car drivers, 85%, have assumed a more responsible attitude to ... Continue reading
HILLSBOROUGH, Calif.--April 5, 2004-- 1937 Classic Ranked Among World's Most Sought After Collector Cars, Epitomizes Mystique of This Year's Marque -- The Alfa Romeo The Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance Car Show announced today that one of the world's most renown classic cars, a jet black 1937 Alfa Romeo Spider, will h ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
IRVINE, Calif., April 5 -- Are you in the market for a car but think you can't afford anything new? Think you can't get anything cool on a budget? With summer approaching, many are looking for a cool car to get around in and be seen in. The editorial team at Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) recently took a look at all of ... Continue reading
AAA Texas' `Talking' Car Teaches Students Pedestrian Safety
-- WHAT: Otto the Auto, a three-foot-tall, brightly colored talking car, will make its debut before several hundred elementary students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Monday, April 5, 2004. Otto the Auto is a free traffic safety program that is provided to school-aged children courtesy of AAA Texas. WHEN: Monday, Apr ... Continue reading
CENTRIX Financial to Become 'Official Auto Finance Company of NASCAR'?
CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 5 -- CENTRIX Financial, a financial management and services firm, today announced it will become the "Official Auto Finance Company of NASCAR," beginning with the 2004 season. Under the multi-year agreement with NASCAR, CENTRIX's official status will extend over all NASCAR series, including the ... Continue reading
EPA's Proposal to Change Gas Mileage Testing
ROUND-UPS EPA's Proposal to Change Gas Mileage Testing (4 experts) Detention of Suspected Terrorists (continued, 2 experts) Capture of Bin Laden (continued, 1 expert) LEADS 1. Government: Bi-Partisan House Climate Bill 2. World Affairs: Does God Declare War on Humans? ROUND-UP: EPA's Proposal to Change Gas Mileage Test ... Continue reading
* Camp Jeep New York creates ground-breaking, experiential auto show exhibit by transforming the entire North Pavilion of the Javits Center into an off-road driving course * Visitors to the Jeep 101 display will put the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty and Wrangler to the ultimate urban driving test with first-ever indoor ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler to Scrap Exec Options
STUTTGART, Germany Apr 4, 2004; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler AG will no longer reward its executives by offering them the right buy shares in the automaker at a discount, a group spokesman said on Sunday. The spokesman said Daimler Chief Executive Juergen Schrempp would present a new remuneration system for it ... Continue reading
Seville Replacement, To Be Unveiled at New York Auto Show
DETROIT April 4, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. is ready to unveil the latest addition to its beefed-up premium Cadillac brand: a luxury performance sedan that replaces the Seville. GM is scheduled to introduce the 2005 Cadillac STS on Wednesday during media preview days at th ... Continue reading
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