Yahoo Sales Results Spur Confidence in Net Advertising
SAN FRANCISCO April 8, 2004; Duncan Martell writing for Reuters reported that after recent years of gloomy forecasts, the outlook for advertising dependent Internet companies grew brighter on Thursday following Yahoo Inc.'s report of strong quarterly earnings. Industry analysts said good times are here again and should ... Continue reading
New Study on Drowsy Driving Has Eye-Opening Results
Tired Drivers Account For 100,000 Police-Reported Crashes Per Year April 2004 (Newstream) -- Drowsiness accounts for more than 1,500 auto-related deaths per year in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To prevent this deadly problem, Ford Motor Company has announced findings from a ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Extends Its Competitive Edge With New York Auto Show Launch of Forenza Wagon
Automaker Capitalizes on Popularity of Forenza Sedan to Target Recreation-Minded Wagon Buyers Who Want It All - and More NEW YORK, April 8 -- Capitalizing on the success of the fast-selling Suzuki Forenza premium compact sedan launched last year, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today unveils the new Suzuki For ... Continue reading
ANDERSON, Ind., April 8, 2004 -- Delco Remy International, Inc. today announced that it has priced its offering of $125 million of its second priority senior secured floating rate notes due 2009 and $150 million of its senior subordinated notes due 2012. The senior secured notes will have an annual interest rate of LIB ... Continue reading
FleetPride Announces 50th FleetCare Affiliate
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 8 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck parts, today announced the addition of the 50th FleetCare Truck Service Center affiliate. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010427/FLEETPRIDELOGO ) FleetPride's Chairman, President ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif., April 8 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales and a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, announced today the successful completion of its call for the redemption of $50 million in aggregate liquidation amount of its $150 million issue of ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls, NEF and USEA Announce Energy Contest Winners
Students, Teacher Will Receive VIP Tour of Hawaii, Trip to Washington, D.C. MILWAUKEE, April 8 -- An elementary school student who inspires through song, a middle school student who encourages through a magazine, a high school student with a leadership attitude toward recycling and a teacher bursting with motivation ar ... Continue reading
Safeco and Applied Systems Launch Personal Lines Bridge for New Safeco Now Sales Tool
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill.--April 8, 2004--Applied Systems, Inc. announced today that Safeco's release of Safeco Now(TM), a point-of-sale technology for independent agents, includes personal lines bridging that is fully supported by IVANS Transformation Station(TM) bridge transactions. All current versions of The Agency Man ... Continue reading
MFL MarMac High School Student Takes Home State Title in AAA Travel Challenge
BURNSVILLE, Minn., April 8 -- Jonathan Specht, a junior from MFL MarMac High School in Monona, will represent Iowa in the AAA Travel High School Challenge, with a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. Specht matched his travel and geography wits against students from across Iowa to win the state championship and a $ ... Continue reading
Nissan and Infiniti Debut New Vehicles in Back-to-Back Press Conferences at the 2004 NYIAS
-- Infiniti led the way at the 2004 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) with the world debut of the sensuous M45 Concept and the revamped 2005 Q45 Luxury Performance Sedan. Then, it was Nissan's turn with the dramatic introduction of the all-new 2005 Xterra sport utility vehicle (SUV). The mud-covered Xterra drove ... Continue reading
Synacor to Offer NASCAR Content as Part of Bundled Premium Service
ATLANTA--April 8, 2004-- Synacor Drives NASCAR.COM's All-Access Nextel TrackPass Onto EarthLink And Numerous Other ISPs' Start Pages NASCAR.COM, the premier destination for NASCAR fans, has partnered with Synacor, the leading provider of technology supporting the delivery of bundled online services, to include TrackPas ... Continue reading
ALLETE Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
DULUTH, Minn.--April 8, 2004--ALLETE, Inc. will announce its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 before the financial markets open on Thursday, April 22, 2004. Following the release, ALLETE Chairman David Gartzke, ALLETE President and CEO Don Shippar, ALLETE Chief Financial Officer James Vizanko and ... Continue reading
All-New Jeep Grand Cherokee to Feature Boston Acoustics Legendary Boston Sound
NEW YORK--April 8, 2004--At the New York International Auto Show, Boston Acoustics, Inc. , revealed the all-new 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee as the third vehicle line in its original automotive OEM program with the Chrysler Group. The premier audio solutions manufacturer will provide high performance sound systems for J ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Launches Captive Auto Finance Company: American Suzuki Financial Services (ASFS)
Launch of Private-Label Finance Arm Will Help Suzuki Meet the Needs of Its Growing Number of Customers and Dealers BREA, Calif., April 8 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announces the launch of a private-label auto finance company formed to achieve the goal of tripling its sales to 200,000 vehicles by 2007 b ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 8 -- The EASTEC 2004 Exposition opens with an exciting conference featuring keynote presentations by Toyota manufacturing executives, Dan Robbins, vice president, Manufacturing, Canadian Autoparts Toyota Inc. (CAPTIN) and Hajime Oba, president, TSSC, Inc., on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at the Sheraton ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Proxy Reports 2003 Executive Compensation
DEARBORN, Mich., April 8 -- Ford Motor Company today filed its 2004 proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The statement outlines compensation for select executives, including William Clay Ford, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer. Compensation of Ford executives for 2003 generally consisted ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Announces Traffic Data Solution for North American Vehicle Navigation Systems
Personalized, Real-Time Traffic Data Available for 2005 Models CHICAGO, April 8 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle, Internet/wireless, government and business solutions, announced it will launch its NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) solution for North American navigation systems in the third quarter ... Continue reading
New Forenza Wagon and Solid Sales Move American Suzuki Closer to Five-Year Growth Target
Functionally-Focused Extension of the Fast-Selling Forenza Sedan Is the Fourth of Nine New Models Suzuki Is Launching by 2007 NEW YORK, April 8 -- The new Suzuki Forenza Wagon -- the five-door wagon extension of the popular, European-designed Forenza premium compact sedan launched last year -- adds another value-packed ... Continue reading
Nissan and Infiniti Debut New Vehicles in Back-to-Back Press Conferences at the 2004 NYIAS
NEW YORK--April 8, 2004--Infiniti led the way at the 2004 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) with the world debut of the sensuous M45 Concept and the revamped 2005 Q45 Luxury Performance Sedan. Then, it was Nissan's turn with the dramatic introduction of the all-new 2005 Xterra sport utility vehicle (SUV). The mu ... Continue reading
Nissan Xterra Debuts in New York with Continental's Advanced Electronic Brake Systems
NEW YORK, April 8 -- Continental Teves, a unit of Continental AG, is supplying the 2005 Nissan Xterra, debuting at the New York International Auto Show, with electronic stability control equipment, marketed by Nissan as Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). Continental also will provide brake boosters and master cylinders, an ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Honored by General Motors as a 2003 Supplier of the Year
READING, Pa., April 8 -- Vincent Hartnett, president, Penske Logistics, accepted the 2003 Supplier of the Year award from General Motors on April 3, 2004 during ceremonies at the Hilton Prague Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. The prestigious award is given annually to GM's best global suppliers in recognition of their ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(R) Keeps Mobile DJ Spinning
Networkcar GPS enabled quick recovery of business assets valued at over $50K SAN DIEGO, April 8 -- Networkcar(R), a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that its stolen vehicle recovery product facilitated the recovery of $50K in mobile assets belonging to a top Los Angeles audio firm. Paul Scott, owner of E ... Continue reading
Visteon Innovation Helps Distinguish New Vehicles Showcased at New York Auto Show
DEARBORN, Mich., April 8 -- Visteon Corporation applies its innovation and customer focus to deliver a variety of distinctive features that help differentiate several customers' new 2005 models showcased at the New York Auto Show, opening April 9 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading
ASA'S KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY DEBUT ON MAY 7
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Buick Vélite: 4 Seat Rear Drive Rag Top
Restrained extravagance. Two seemingly incompatible words that nonetheless convey the spirit of the Buick Velite – a four-seat convertible that envelops its passengers in a rich, elegant environment while forging new ground in the exclusive territory of expressive, upscale rear-drive mid-size automobiles. The Vel ... Continue reading
Car.com Announces First Editors' Choice Awards
NEW YORK, April 8 -- Car.com , an online multimedia company established by car enthusiasts to serve automotive buyers, dealers and manufacturers, announced today the winners in their first Car.com Editors' Choice Awards. "At this time in the automotive industry, it's almost impossible to find an undeserving vehicle, so ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 8 -- In the midst of this year's skyrocketing gas prices, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the nationwide market arrival of the most fuel-efficient midsize family car sold in the U.S. -- the technologically advanced diesel-powered 2004 Passat TDI. While providing room for five adul ... Continue reading
Kia's All-New 2005 Spectra5 Makes U.S. Debut in New York
Five-Door Hatchback Is Sportier Sibling of Korean Automaker's Compact Sedan NEW YORK, April 8 -- When Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the completely redesigned 2004 Spectra(1) compact sedan earlier this year in Detroit, it promised a sportier follow-up later in the season. Today, at the New York International Automob ... Continue reading
Suzuki Unviels Forenza Wagon at NY Auto Show
April 8, 2004 -- New York, NY -- Capitalizing on the success of the fast-selling Suzuki Forenza premium compact sedan launched last year, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today unveils the new Suzuki Forenza Wagon at the 2004 New York International Auto Show. An extension of the Forenza sedan, the all-new premi ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveils Shelly's Favorite Car: LF-C Luxury Sports Coupe Concept in NY
NEW YORK, April 8 -- Lexus introduced its third new concept design within a year when it unveiled the LF-C luxury sports coupe concept car at the New York International Auto Show today. The LF series of concept vehicles is designed to define and launch an entirely new direction in styling for the Lexus brand. The LF-C ... Continue reading
MINI Convertible Makes U.S. Debut in New York
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BorgWarner Expects First Quarter EPS of About $1.80; Reiterates Full-Year Guidance
CHICAGO, April 8 -- BorgWarner Inc. announced today that it expects to deliver earnings of approximately $1.80 per share for the first quarter of 2004 and reiterated its guidance for full-year earnings of $7.10 to $7.30 per share. Demand for the company's technology for fuel-efficient engines in Europe and for four-whe ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce First Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 8 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its first quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 22, 2004. A conference call discussing the financial results will follow at 11 a.m. (EDT). Individuals can access a Webcast of the conference call at the investor relations ... Continue reading
Delphi Receives 2004 Honda Delivery Award
TROY, Mich., April 8 -- Delphi Corporation recently received the Honda Delivery Award for its performance in supplying and delivering immobilizers, antennas and telematics to Honda facilities in four cities and two countries. The products are built at the Delphi Electronics & Safety, Delnosa Plant 2, facility located i ... Continue reading
Saab to Offer XM Satellite Radio
First-Ever Saab SUV to Feature XM Radio as Part of Expanded Lineup of Premium Vehicles NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, April 8 -- XM Satellite Radio , the pioneer and leader in satellite radio, today announced that Saab will offer XM Radio in its vehicle models, beginning with the brand-new 2005 Saab 9-7X sport utility vehicl ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: Johnson Controls Announces Second Quarter 2004 Conference Call
MILWAUKEE, April 8 -- Johnson Controls Inc. announces the following Webcast: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) What: Johnson Controls Second Quarter 2004 Conference Call When: 04/15/04 @ 11:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz402397868gf12.ht ml How: Live over t ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Ease Pain at the Pump With Money-Saving Tips From Alliance to Save Energy
WASHINGTON, April 8 -- As Earth Day and the 2004 summer vacation season approach, U.S. motorists are already reeling from record-high gasoline prices. To ease pain, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips for cutting gas costs: Before Hitting the Road ... * Keep tires properly inflated. Properly inflated tire ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc., the only car company that offers Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line, has introduced the 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition. The 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition expands the Forester line to four models, giving customers a depth ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Conference Call on Third Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 7, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. will release its third quarter 2004 operating results on Thursday, April 22, 2004, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 5:30 p.m. EDT. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Company's web sit ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Riders Win First Place in AMA Supercross 250cc and 125cc
Attached is an update on Bridgestone riders winning at the Supercross in Pontiac last weekend. I hope that you will be able to post this on your website. ... Continue reading
California State Automobile Association Selects AT&T for Managed Hosting Services
Association's 4 million members to experience the best in online services SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 -- The California State Automobile Association (CSAA), the second largest affiliate of the AAA federation, has selected AT&T to provide a managed hosting solution to support CSAA's online, e-enabled services and application ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Cars, Cigars and Cuisine with National Art of Driving Tour
Second-annual tour stops in Denver, May 1-2 DENVER, Colo., April 7 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. The Art of Driving tour takes place May 1-2 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. The 12-city tour officially kicked off in Los Angeles ea ... Continue reading
Cognex Corporation Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
NATICK, Mass.--April 7, 2004--Cognex Corporation will release earnings for the first quarter of 2004 on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, after the market closes and will host a conference call at 5:30 p.m. eastern time that same day. The telephone number for the live call is 800-770-5589 (or 973-935-2039 if outside the United ... Continue reading
Delphi Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2004 Earnings Results on April 16
Vice Chair and CFO Dawes to Host Briefing WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host a briefing and conference call for news media representatives, institutional investors and security analysts to discuss Delphi's first quarter 2004 earnings results. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) WHO: Delphi's Vice ... Continue reading
Dramatic New Alpine Multimedia System Debuts in Jaguar Super Eight Concept Car
NEW YORK, New York Auto Show, April 7 -- A dramatic 8.2 fully-digital multimedia system from specialists Alpine Electronics has made its debut in Jaguar's new Super Eight concept car. The spectacular 860W concept system employs 14 speakers to recreate sound precisely as the artist intended. The latest speaker and ampli ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Further Advancements in Industry Leading Fuel Cell Program
Breakthrough Honda FC Stack to Be Tested in California and New York; City of San Francisco Takes Delivery of Two Honda FCX Fuel Cell Vehicles New York, April 7 -- American Honda today announced that it will conduct tests of the 2005 Honda FCX fuel cell vehicle equipped with the all-new Honda fuel cell (FC) stack on pub ... Continue reading
Honda to Double Production of Vehicles Factory-Installed With XM Radio for 2005 Model Year
Growing From 200,000 in Model Year '04 to 400,000 for Model Year '05 NEW YORK, April 7 -- NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW -- XM Satellite Radio , the pioneer and leader in satellite radio, today announced that American Honda will increase the number of models which will be sold with XM radios as standard equipment for ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Production CLS500 Unveiled in New York
Innovative 4 Door Coupe Has Powerful V8 and Impressive Styling NEW YORK, April 7 -- Mercedes-Benz will unveil a totally distinctive model series at the press days preceding the New York Auto Show this April. Never before have two contrasting concepts been brought together so effectively and attractively as in the new C ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Production CLS500 Unveiled in New York
Innovative 4 Door Coupe Has Powerful V8 and Impressive Styling NEW YORK, April 7 -- Mercedes-Benz will unveil a totally distinctive model series at the press days preceding the New York Auto Show this April. Never before have two contrasting concepts been brought together so effectively and attractively as in the new C ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Makes World Debut in New York
All-New V12 Engine Produces 604 HP and 738 lb-ft of Torque NEW YORK, April 7 -- The power of a Mercedes-Benz has been redefined with the new 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine found in the CL65 AMG and SL65 AMG. The engine produces 604 horsepower and an astounding 738 lb-ft of torque resulting in a 0-60 mph time of approx ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, April 7 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle, Internet/wireless, government and business solutions and XM Satellite Radio, the pioneer and leader in satellite radio, today unveiled a groundbreaking new satellite data information service called XM NavTraffic: the nation's first s ... Continue reading
New 2005 Jeep(R) Liberty Stands Apart
- Freshened Exterior and Refined Interior Across the Line - Jeep Liberty Renegade Model Features More Rugged Appearance - Jeep Liberty Features First Diesel in U.S. and Canadian Mid-Size SUV Segment NEW YORK, April 7 -- Jeep(R) Liberty will offer the first diesel in the U.S. and Canadian mid-size sport-utility vehicle ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Offered as Factory Option on All-New 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Today at the New York Auto Show, SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports programming to cars, homes and boats across the country, announced that the brand new Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee will feature SIRIUS Satellite Radio as a factory-inst ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Plans Engineering Center in China
Center Will Support Company's Growing Customer Base BEIJING and LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 7 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that it plans to establish an engineering center in China within the next 18 to 24 months. The company intends to invest several million U.S. dollars in the center, which will add incremental ... Continue reading
THE 2005 AUDI A6 MAKES ITS NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS AT THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
NEW YORK CITY – Audi is setting a new benchmark in the luxury performance segment. The latest generation of the Audi A6 combines superior driving dynamics and sophisticated technology with exceptional comfort and equipment.Powerful engines with up to eight cylinders and 335 horsepower, the most advanced transmission ... Continue reading
Lincoln Zephyr Sedan Makes Debut in New York - Aims for Boomer Buyers
NEW YORK, April 8, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that most baby boomers are too young to remember the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr, but Ford Motor Co. hopes a new luxury sedan by the same name out next year will attract a new generation of buyers. In its day, the Zephyr was the most affordable Lincoln, and th ... Continue reading
Autobytel Most Requested Vehicles for First Quarter
Ford and Lincoln Brands Post Strong Q1 Purchase Request Gains Ford F-150 Overtakes Chevy Silverado; Toyota Sienna Passes Honda Odyssey, and Ford Explorer Knocks Chevy Tahoe From Top Spot IRVINE, Calif., April 8 -- Autobytel Inc. , the most visited new car buying and research destination on the Web*, today announced the ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Partners with Multiple NASCAR Teams in Sport's Top Three Divisions for 2004
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., April 8 -- Exide Technologies, the "Official Battery of NASCAR," is proud to announce multiple NASCAR team partnerships for 2004, which will extend the Company's involvement in America's fastest growing spectator sport. Exide Technologies (BULLETIN BOARD: EXDTQ) ( www.exide.com ), a global leader i ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid Sets SUV Mileage Record in 37-Hour Non-Stop Driving Test on a Tank of Gas
NEW YORK, April 7 -- After being driven non-stop for 37 hours as part of an extreme driving test throughout Manhattan, taking on traffic congestion, morning and evening rush hours, the all-new 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid traveled an amazing 576 miles on a single tank of gas during this epic drive. The Escape Hybrid, the wo ... Continue reading
Top-Down Traction: The 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
April 7, 2004 -- Atlanta, GA -- Combining the classic lines and open-air appeal of the Porsche(R) 911 Carrera Cabriolet with the confidence of all-wheel drive, the 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet offers the best of both worlds. Based on the 911 Carrera Cabriolet, the 2004 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet differs most in th ... Continue reading
Xcelplus International Announces Significant Fuel Consumption Reduction Possible Now
SALUDA, Va.--April 8, 2004--Xcelplus International Inc (Pink Sheets: XLPI) is announcing that the company has recently begun trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol XLPI. The primary objective of Xcelplus is to provide a product to reduce fuel consumption, engine wear, and improve gas mileage, which in turn saves t ... Continue reading
Enova Systems Reports Year End Results
TORRANCE, Calif.--April 8, 2004--Enova Systems, Torrance (OTCBB:ENVA), has submitted its year ended December 31, 2003, results to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting revenues of $4.3 million for the year and losses from continuing operations of $2,392,000. Excluding Non-Recurring Charges, operating l ... Continue reading
Scion Descends on Times Square
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Indelible Impression: A flash mob of some 30 youthful demonstrators for Scion, the new car brand from Toyota, descended on New York's Times Square this morning to publicize the $16,465 base price of the Scion tC sport coupe, which goes on sale nationwide this June. But their mothers needn't worry - ... Continue reading
Failure to Act Now Will Result in Significant Rise in Death And Injury Due To Road Crashes GENEVA, April 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank stress that globally road crashes are the second leading cause of death among young people aged 5 to 29 years and the third leading cau ... Continue reading
An Audi for the Year 2035: In 'I, ROBOT' Will Smith Races in an Audi RSQ Sports Coupe
- Together with Twentieth Century Fox, Audi raises product placement to a new level - German premium automobile manufacturer develops spectacular concept car specially for this film - Fox releases motion picture event in the U.S. on 16th July; an August release in Germany NEW YORK, and INGOLSTADT, Germany, April 7 -- A ... Continue reading
Volvo Names America's Greatest Hometown Hero
NEW YORK--April 8, 2004--Volvo Cars of North America: -- Bronx's Earnestine Russell-Drumgold Named Top Hero at Second Annual Volvo for Life Awards ceremony in Times Square; Other Heroes Honored -- Awards presented by Hank Aaron, Bill Bradley, Caroline Kennedy, Maya Lin, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Russell-Drumgold rece ... Continue reading
Lexus' World Debut of Luxury Sports Coupe Concept Webcast Live From New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, April 7 -- Lexus will offer its press conference on a live webcast in streaming video on www.lexus.com April 8, at 10:15 a.m. EDT, from the New York International Auto Show. In addition, archived video of the press conference will be available on www.lexus.com beginning April 9. Lexus will unveil the LF-C, wh ... Continue reading
All-New Mercedes-Benz SLK Revealed in New York
The New SLK-Class: Athletic, Innovative and More Powerful NEW YORK, April 7 -- The New York Auto Show offers an opportunity to view the totally redesigned model year 2005 SLK-Class. The original SLK shook up the small roadster market when it was introduced in 1997, and the second generation will be ready to hit U.S. st ... Continue reading
All-New 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee: The Next Generation
- Inside and Outside, the Grand Cherokee Cuts a Trail No Other SUV Can Follow - Innovative 4 X 4 Systems Continue to Set the Benchmark for Off-road Capability and On-road Refinement - Available 5.7-Liter HEMI(R) V-8 Engine Takes Grand Cherokee Performance to a New Level NEW YORK, April 7 -- The all-new 2005 Jeep(R) Gra ... Continue reading
* Inspired Chrysler Design: The Art of Driving runs May 27 - Sept. 19, 2004 * Extraordinary Chrysler automobiles spanning eight decades * Retrospective heralds introduction of 2005 Chrysler 300 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum will present Inspired Chrysler Design: The Art of Driving, an al ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Continued Commitment to its Sit Safe(TM) Child Passenger Safety Program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 -- In recognition of World Health Organization's (WHO) 2004 World Heath Day advocating "Road Traffic Safety," Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it will continue to expand its dealer-based Sit Safe(TM) Child Passenger Safety Program that provides training to dealership staff i ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--April 7, 2004--Leading Internet automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. today announced an agreement to acquire iDriveonline Inc., a leading provider of customer loyalty and retention marketing programs for the automotive industry. The proposed iDriveonline acquisition will expand Autobytel ... Continue reading
Supervisory Board of DaimlerChrysler AG Takes Personnel Decisions
* Hilmar Kopper re-elected as Supervisory Board Chairman * Bernhard Walter becomes the new Audit Committee Chairman * Professor Jurgen E. Schrempp reappointed as Chairman of the Board of Management until 2008 * Annual Meeting approves unchanged dividend of euro 1.50 per share for 2003 BERLIN, April 7 -- Following to th ... Continue reading
Record Gas Prices Shed New Light on Value of Diesel Technology
2004 Marks the Entry of New Diesel Vehicles to the U.S. Market WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Not all American motorists are crying the blues over today's Summer 2004 Motor Gasoline Outlook announcement by the Energy Information Administration. A growing number of U.S. consumers are beginning to realize what Europeans have kno ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Second Quarter Dividend
DEARBORN, Mich., April 7 -- The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company today declared a second quarter dividend of 10 cents per share, on the company's Class B and common stock. This is the same level of dividend paid in the first quarter of 2004. The second quarter dividend is payable on June 1, 2004 to shareholders ... Continue reading
International Speedway Announces Management Promotions and Additional Capital Expenditures
- Declares Annual Dividend Of $0.06 Per Share - - Shareholders Re-Elect Four Directors - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 7 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced the promotion of several members of senior management. Officer New Position Previous Position John R. Saunders, 47 Ex ... Continue reading
April Gas Prices Show Slight Increase, AAA Reports
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 7 -- AAA reports the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in Washington has increased five cents in the past month and now averages $1.855 per gallon. A year ago, prices averaged $1.811. In Idaho prices now average $1.847 per gallon, an increase of more than eight cents. National ... Continue reading
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