GM verleiht Valeo globale Auszeichnung für Zulieferer
PARIS, Frankreich, April 7 -- General Motors hat Valeo Electrical Systems zum neunten Mal seit 1992 die begehrte Auszeichnung "Supplier of the Year" (Zulieferer des Jahres) verliehen. Das Unternehmen erhielt die Auszeichnung aufgrund seiner umfassenden Leistungen bei der Versorgung von GM mit Startern und Lichtmaschine ... Continue reading
All-New Volvo V50 Drives Through Romero Britto Paint Shop
The Result is a Unique, Pop Art, Special Edition Volvo Vehicle to Benefit Charity NEW YORK, April 7 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA), is continuing its walk on the wild side. This time, it's pop art in the driver's seat as the all-new Volvo V50 receives a makeover from world-renowned artist Romero Britto. The ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Names New Corporate Controller
HOUSTON--April 7, 2004--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 specialty retailer, today announced that G. Wade Stubblefield has been appointed vice president and corporate controller effective May 1, 2004. Stubblefield, 37, has served in various senior-level finance and accounting positions with several publicly tra ... Continue reading
Company Driving Multi-Disciplinary Initiatives for Organizational Excellence SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 7 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. announced today that its BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor production facility in Rossens, Switzerland, has been certified to the rigorous, auto industry-specific, International Organization fo ... Continue reading
Transcript of Mat Mladin Teleconference
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 The following is a transcript of a teleconference on Wednesday, April 7, with four-time AMA Chevrolet Superbike Champion Mat Mladin (Yoshimura Suzuki) and media members from the San Francisco Bay Area. The teleconference was held in advance of the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, wh ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, April 7 -- NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW -- XM Satellite Radio , the pioneer and leader in satellite radio, today unveiled a groundbreaking new satellite data information service called XM NavTraffic. The service is powered by NAVTEQ Traffic, a new product from NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digita ... Continue reading
Motley Fool: Cars as Investments
Special to The Auto Channel<p> April 12, 2004; Selena Maranjian writing for Motley Fool filed this story. If you're wondering what kind of car makes the best investment, stop wondering. It's true that a few well-cared-for cars can appreciate over time, but in general, it's best to not think of cars as investments. For ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Announces Quarterly Dividend on Series B Preferred Stock
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. announced today that it has declared a regular quarterly dividend on its 8.25% Series B Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000724/XMSATLOGO ) The dividend is payable in shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock ... Continue reading
California Bill Proposes Hybrids Ok To Ride in Car Pool Lane
LOS ANGELES April 12, 2004; Tim Maloy writing for the AP reported that solo motorists driving hybrid vehicles would be allowed on California car pool lanes under a bill that received support Thursday from a coalition of elected officials and environmentalists. The bill would apply to hybrids that get more than 45 mpg a ... Continue reading
Toyota Notes and Quotes - Martinsville Speedway
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
AutoXray Announces a Complete Hispanic Scan Tool Product Line
TEMPE, Ariz., April 12 -- AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective automotive diagnostic scanners, today announced a complete new Hispanic scan tool product line, the launch of a fully integrated Spanish language website and the roll out of the EZ Scan 6200, as well as the 6100, 5100 and 5200 units. The EZ Scan ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. Publishes First Print Ad
BARTOW, Fla., April 12 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc.'s (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., today announced the release of their first print advertisement. Daniel L. Hefner, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Commerce Solutions, Inc., stated, "Chario ... Continue reading
Dodge Motorsports Media Conference Call Bobby Hamilton, Driver of the No.4 Square D Ram And Chad Chaffin Driver of the No. 18 Dickies Ram Toll Free Number: 800-857-3457 Call Day: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 CALL TIME: 11 A.M. EASTERN LEADER: DEBBY ROBINSON PASSCODE: DODGE MOTORSPORTS NOTE: Hamilton and Chaffin will be test ... Continue reading
GEICO Names Schwear Grand-Prize Winner in National Safety Belt Poster Contest
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- With his fourth-grade classmates cheering him on, Max Schwear stepped forward at a school assembly recently to accept his award as a grand-prize winner in GEICO's national poster contest. Schwear, a student at Redding Elementary in Redding, Ct., earned top honors in the 9-11 age group by creatin ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson Is Ready to Take Care of Business in Houston
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Is Ready to Take Care of Business in Houston GM Performance Parts team preps for repeat of Pro Stock Super Bowl win SUGAR HILL, GA., April 12, 2004 - Throughout his illustrious career, Warren Johnson has maintained a b ... Continue reading
Ownersite Technologies Announces Unique Automotive Service Component For Credit Unions
ROSWELL, Ga.--April 12, 2004-- Ownersite for Credit Unions provides a branded, value-add service to CU members to enhance vehicle ownership, offering new options for CRM campaigns Ownersite Technologies, a privately-held technology company based in Atlanta, announced today the release of Ownersite for Credit Unions(TM) ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of First Quarter Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 12 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2004 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the call over the Internet go to: www. ... Continue reading
Toyota Expansion at West Virginia Plant Bringing 50 New Jobs
BUFFALO, W.Va., April 12 -- Toyota executives and several elected officials today announced that the company will expand its Buffalo plant to make gears for automatic transmissions produced there. The 184,000-square-foot expansion will mean an additional $80 million investment in the facility, plus 50 new jobs. That wi ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 12 -- Kids say the darndest things. So do automotive executives, as you'll find out inside the latest issue of TheCarConnection.com. Check out some of the insights, oversights and other curious comments heard on the floor of the Jacob Javits Center during the 2004 NY International Auto Show. See why Infi ... Continue reading
Valeo Launches Lane Departure Technology at New York Auto Show
Who: Valeo, a $10 billion global automotive supplier. What: Valeo recently announced the launch of its innovative lane departure technology at the New York Auto Show. The system, developed by Valeo utilizing Iteris technology, will debut on the 2005 Infiniti FX and 2006 Infiniti M45. The two Infiniti models will be the ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Sent to his Corner, KJ Looks for A Powerful Return in Houston
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Sent to his Corner, KJ Looks for A Powerful Return in Houston ACDelco Racing team ready to successfully defend O'Reilly Spring Nationals title Sugar Hill, Ga., April 12, 2004 - There are two rather inconspicuous rooms in the back cor ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Vehicles Hit the Streets of San Francisco
*** URGENT MEDIA ALERT *** URGENT MEDIA ALERT *** What: Media will have opportunity to drive and photograph the city of San Francisco's Honda FCX vehicles on the street in real world driving conditions and to discuss the technology and issues surrounding fuel cell development. Photography/filming opportunities include: ... Continue reading
Eaton Secures Locking Differential Contracts from Hyundai, Kia
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 12, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced details of some major business wins for its locking differential products in the Korean market, amounting to some $150 million of business over the next six years. The locking differentials will be used on the new P ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 5-Door
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS <p> Hyundais have come a long way since the Korean manufacturer started selling cars in the U.S. in the mid-1980s. The days as a purveyor of merely basic cheap transportation are distant history, as Hyundai has expanded upscale in recent years with vehicles like the Santa Fe SU ... Continue reading
25 Percent of Profits on all Bay Area Radiator Sales to Benefit Fiscally Strapped Public Schools BENICIA, Calif., April 12 -- 1-800-Radiator, the nation's leading independent provider of radiators to consumers, auto repair shops, and home mechanics, today announced a new fund-raising initiative to aid financially troub ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: Honda kiest voor 'Storage Area Network' van McDATA
Honda Motor Europe, een dochter van de toonaangevende automobiel-, motoren-, power equipment producten- en formule 1 racemotorenfabrikant, heeft het 'storage netwerk' van McDATA Corporation geimplementeerd. Hiermee komt de fabrikant tegemoet aan de nieuwe corporate governance vereisten. De nieuwe SAN, gebaseerd op McDA ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Announces Cool Logic(TM) for 2007 EPA Compliant Class 8 Engines
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems has developed proprietary engine cooling technology designed to meet the requirements of the North American Class 8 EPA compliant engines. Cool Logic(TM) proprietary fan clutch technology offers increased torque capacity and multi-speed operation, wh ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 12 -- Automotive industry suppliers are mostly unsuccessful in passing the cost of steel surcharges on to their customers, according to a recent steel surcharge survey conducted by Plante & Moran, PLLC and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). Nearly half of all suppliers serving ... Continue reading
DataCore Implements Central Storage Platform at Kiekert, German Automotive Manufacturer Supplier
SANsymphony Supports SAP Systems FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Apr. 12 -- DataCore Software, a leading independent software vendor specializing in storage control, management and consolidation, today installed its comprehensive SAN management software SANsymphony(TM) software at Kiekert, a manufacturer of automobile locking sy ... Continue reading
FREMONT, Calif.--April 12, 2004--Digital Fountain, a supplier of patented network transport software, today announced its growth into the mobile data broadcast market and the licensing of its patented Meta-Content technology. Honda and XM have entered into agreements with Digital Fountain and intend to incorporate the ... Continue reading
Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS(TM) Head Gaskets Seal Another NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Win
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 12 -- Kurt Busch claimed his third consecutive win at Bristol (TN) Motor Speedway and Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS head gaskets -- the next-generation sealing solution from Federal-Mogul Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FDMLQ) helped seal the victory. Engineered to deliver a perfect seal in a wide range ... Continue reading
Goodyear Concludes Overseas Accounting Investigation
AKRON, Ohio, April 12 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that the investigation into its overseas accounting has been concluded. While the results are currently being reviewed, it is expected that the reduction to net income between 1997 and 2003 identified through the investigation will total approx ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for April 29
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--April 12, 2004--International Rectifier Corporation will release its March-quarter financial results on Thursday, April 29, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Pacific time, followed by a conference call at 2:15 p.m. Pacific time. CEO Alex Lidow and CFO Mike McGee will discuss the company's fiscal third-quar ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Conference Call Advisory for Q1 2004 Earnings Results
SAN ANTONIO--April 12, 2004--Rush Enterprises Inc., & , whose continuing operations includes the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Texas, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss earnings on Wednesday, April 21st 20 ... Continue reading
Cyclone Commerce Joins STAR and is First to Implement STAR's XML Standards with Volkswagen Dealers
MCLEAN, Va., April 12 -- STAR, the IT standards body for the retail automotive industry, has announced that Cyclone Commerce, Inc., has joined its membership, and is the first software vendor to implement STAR's ebXML solution for major automotive manufacturers. Currently Volkswagen of America is utilizing Cyclone Comm ... Continue reading
FREMONT, Calif.--April 12, 2004--Digital Fountain, a privately held company that supplies communications technology that dramatically improves performance and efficiency in the most challenging network situations, including the wireless networks used to broadcast data to automobiles, announces today that Honda Motor Co ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corporation Receives Going Private Proposal
TORRANCE, Calif.--April 12, 2004--Edelbrock Corporation today announced that the Company's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, O. Victor Edelbrock, Jr., has delivered a proposal to the Company for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of common stock of Edelbrock Corporation not already beneficially o ... Continue reading
April 22 is first of three consumer events showcasing new products AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- To celebrate the biggest product offensive in Chrysler Group history, the company is inviting millions of consumers to dealerships across America to experience first-hand the nine new vehicles being launched in 2004. Thr ... Continue reading
BMW Delays Sales of 1-Series in U.S.
April 10, 2004; Jeff Green writing for Bloomberg reported that BMW, the world's No. 2 luxury automaker, delayed U.S. sales of a new entry-level 1-Series car because the initial hatchback model was unlikely to appeal to buyers, the company's CEO said this week. "Americans don't like hatchbacks, and we are still deciding ... Continue reading
Stremme Racing Trimpsa Dodge in Nashville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Strong Car Cannot Change Stremmeâ™s Luck in Nashville Lebanon, TN (April 11, 2004) â“ David Stremme qualified in the fourteenth position for Saturdayâ™s Pepsi 300 at Nashville Superspeedway. Str ... Continue reading
Ducati North America Retains JMPR, Inc. to Strengthen Brand Awareness in U.S. Market
World Famous High Performance Motorcycle Manufacturer Signs JMPR to Assist North American Public Relations Programs WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 12 -- Ducati North America, the U.S. arm of legendary Italian-based Ducati S.p.A of Bologna and designer and manufacturers of world-class high-performance motorcycles and lif ... Continue reading
NHRA Retains JMPR, Inc. for Public Relations Projects
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 12 -- The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the world's largest motorsports sanctioning body with 80,000 members, 140 member tracks, more than 35,000 licensed competitors and more than 5,000 member-track events, has retained JMPR, Inc. for a variety of special public relations projects. ... Continue reading
Gasoline Nearly $1.80 Per Gallon
NEW YORK April 11, 2004; Reuters reported that U.S. average retail gasoline prices rose over the last two weeks and they could go even higher, according to an industry analyst. The national average for self-serve regular unleaded gas was nearly $1.80 a gallon in the two weeks ended April 9, up 2-1/2 cents per gallon, a ... Continue reading
Seoul April 10, 2004; Kia Motors Corp., Korea's second-largest carmaker, will unveil its new sport utility vehicle model at its Gwangju plant in June, signaling the company's aggressive drive to expand in the fast growing segment of the global auto market, officials said yesterday. The new model, tentatively named KM, ... Continue reading
Nissan and Infiniti at 2004 NYIAS
NEW YORK (April 2004) – Infiniti lead 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 ( ... Continue reading
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