The Auto Channel Audience Larger than Most "Big Name" Automotive Sites
The Auto Channel Audience is larger than most other automotive sites according to web search statistics. Advertising here makes sense! ... Continue reading
Volvo Rocks With Virgin: Mega Tour Debuts on 18 College Campuses
IRVINE, Calif., April 16 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) and Virgin Entertainment Group, North America, have teamed up to rock college campuses with one of the best concert tours of 2004, the Virgin College Mega Tour. The spotlight will be on the all-new Volvo S40 as it makes its music industry debut and kee ... Continue reading
Audi Launches RS6 with Extra ZOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM...
quattro GmbH has launched an ultimate sports version of the RS 6, known as the RS 6 plus, equipped with features echoing the world of motor sport, as well as new colour concepts, and now developing 353 kW (480 bhp). With an output of 480 bhp, the RS 6 plus generates 30 bhp (up 22kW) more than the standard Audi RS 6 ver ... Continue reading
Said Starts Long Beach Weekend off Right with Fast Time in First Round
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAID STARTS LONG BEACH WEEKEND OFF RIGHT WITH FAST TIME IN FIRST ROUND LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 16, 2004) ‹ Boris Said started off the 2004 Motorock Trans-Am Series at the top of the time charts as the driver of the No. 33 New Centu ... Continue reading
dodge cup and truck qualifying quotes from martinsville
Friday, April 16, 2004. Ray Cooper Martinsville Speedway. Clear!Blue Advance Auto Parts Qualifying. 704-975-3232 JAMIE McMURRAY (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) - Qualified second "We struggled last year in qualifying, and that's something we really wanted to work on this year. ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 Toyota Prius Hybrid
THE AUTO PAGE<Br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> SPECIFICATIONS<br> MODEL: Toyota Prius<Br> ENGINE: 1.5-liter DOHC four/50 kW electric motor<Br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 76 hp/ 82 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm/50kW (67hp)/295 lb-ft<Br> TRANSMISSION: Automatic variable gear ratio<Br> WHEELBASE: 106.3 in.<Br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 175.0 x 67.9 x 58 ... Continue reading
Profits from China to top $100 Million - Delphi
DETROIT, April 16, 2004; Reuters reported that automotive parts supplier Delphi Corp. generated $100 million in profit, or about 15 percent of total operating earnings, from China in 2003 and expects profit there to rise further this year, a top official said on Friday. "What's going to happen in China is our profits w ... Continue reading
PACE Union Has Safety Concerns Over Materials Used in Cooper Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 16 -- The Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union (PACE) announced today that it has requested information from Taiwanese-owned Continental Carbon Company concerning alleged quality problems with material used to manufacture tires at Cooper Tire and Rubber Compa ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. Announces 2004 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 16, 2004--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") announced the release date for first quarter earnings as Tuesday, April 27, 2004, with a conference call to follow Wednesday, April 28, 2004 The Company's first quarter earnings will be released after 5:30 p.m. central time on Tuesday, April 27 ... Continue reading
Preview: Skip Barber National at VIR
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Warrantech Nears Conclusion of SEC Review; Change in Revenue Recognition Policy to Be Implemented
BEDFORD, Texas--April 16, 2004--Warrantech Corporation (OTC:WTEC), a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties, today announced that the previously disclosed review of the Company's financial statements by the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission ... Continue reading
Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe to Purchase Remaining 50 Percent Share in Sweden's Dackia Retail Chain
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 16 -- Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe, an affiliate of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , has strengthened its position in Scandinavia with an agreement to buy the outstanding shares of one of Sweden's major retail tire groups, Dackia. Goodyear Dunlop expects to complete the purchase of the chai ... Continue reading
Streicher Mobile Fueling Expands Operations
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 16, 2004--STREICHER MOBILE FUELING, INC. , an outsourcing value added refueling and fuel management service for vehicle and equipment fleets, today announced the commencement of services in Raleigh, North Carolina, its third North Carolina market. The addition of Raleigh to existing operatio ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Will Recycle Old Car Batteries in Honor of Earth Day
AURORA, Ill., April 16 -- AAA Chicago will observe Earth Day, April 22, by asking motorists in Illinois and northern Indiana to scour garages, backyards and storage sheds for used lead-acid vehicle batteries, and bring them to local Approved Auto Repair shops for recycling as part of a AAA Battery Service initiative ca ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production- Week Of April 16, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 16 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 313,612 units, up 11.0 percent from the 282,649 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tot ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 16, 2004--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation , announced today that its new EGerodisc(TM) electronic limited slip differential will be used as standard equipment on the front and rear axles of the Quadra Drive II(TM) package on the all-new 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee, beginni ... Continue reading
New Car Review: 2004 PT Cruiser Turbo
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG <p><b>SPECIFICATIONS</br> MODEL: Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo<br> ENGINE: 2.4-liter turbocharged four<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 180 hp @ 5,200 rpm/210 lb-ft @ 2,800-4,000 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 103.0 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 168.8 x 67.1 x 63.0 in.<br> ... Continue reading
MOPAR'S DARRELL COX RACING GEARED UP FOR MOROSO RUN
NEWS RELEASE April 16, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S DARRELL COX RACING GEARED UP FOR MOROSO RUN Center Line, Mich. - Darrell Cox Racing has already made a splash on the West Coast in the NHRA Sport Compact Series racing scene t ... Continue reading
New SUV Review: 2004 Lexus GX470
THE AUTO PAGE<br> By JOHN HEILIG<p> <b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><p> MODEL: Lexus GX470<br> ENGINE: 4.7-liter V8<br> HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm/320 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm<br> TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic<br> WHEELBASE: 109.8 in.<br> LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.2 x 74.0 x 73.0 in.<br> STICKER PRICE: $54,8873<p> The Le ... Continue reading
Audi of America Takes Houston By Storm With Events in April
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 16 -- Audi of America, Inc. is busy preparing for several event productions slated to take place on consecutive nights in Houston, Texas at the end of April. The diverse mix of programs all have ties to the performing arts and showcase multiple genres of music and award-winning artists. "We a ... Continue reading
HydrogenHighway.Com(SM) to Fuel the Public Vision of the Future
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn., April 15 -- "What will the environment be like when all that comes out of our cars' exhaust pipes is water vapor? What will the economy be like when energy is abundant and inexpensive? What will the geopolitical landscape be like when fossil fuels lose their value?" These are among the questions ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 14 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004 on Thursday, April 29, 2004 before 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer; Mike Maroone, ... Continue reading
Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. Updates Status of 10-K Filing
INDIANAPOLIS, April 14 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("Championship" or "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: CPNT) announced today that it will be unable to file its 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by the extension deadline of April 14, 2004. On March 30, 2004, th ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--April 14, 2004--IXYS Corporation announces today the availability of a new 3-Phase (Six-pack) MOSFET module rated at 120A at 55V and having a MOSFET Rds(on) of only 3 mohms. This module which utilizes IXYS' advanced ISOPlus(TM) DCB based package technology measures only 30mm x 37.5mm x 5mm providin ... Continue reading
Riviera Tool Reports Second Quarter Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 14 -- Riviera Tool Co. (AMEX:RTC) today announced sales and net income for the second quarter and six months ended February 29, 2004. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based designer and manufacturer of stamping die systems reported net income of $212,083, or $0.06 per diluted share, on net sales of $8 ... Continue reading
Buying a New Truck? Penda Reminds You to Protect the Bed With the Right Drop-In Bedliner
Thousands of Consumers Expected to Take Advantage of Special Spring 'Payback' Promo on World's Best Liner - Pendaliner(R) SR Skid Resistor(TM) PORTAGE, Wis., April 15 -- One of the first accessories purchased by most new-truck owners is a drop-in bedliner, and consumers planning a truck purchase this spring can find sp ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce First Quarter 2004 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., April 15 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce first quarter 2004 financial results prior to market open on Thursday, April 29, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO ) A conference call to review the company's first quarter 2004 results will be held at 10:00 a. ... Continue reading
TUALATIN, Ore.--April 16, 2004--Digimarc Corporation , the leading supplier of U.S. driver license issuance systems, today announced a number of recent significant developments. New Customers and Contract Extensions According to Digimarc CEO Bruce Davis, the company has been notified by the State of Indiana that it has ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gasoline Prices Begin Leveling off as They Fall from Record Highs
LOS ANGELES--April 16, 2004--Gasoline prices reached new record highs in some Southland cities last week, but drifted lower as increasing refinery production allayed fears that demand for gas would outstrip supply, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for gas ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Driver Bryan Herta Qualifies 11th at Motegi
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Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing ROOKIE TAYLOR TOP CHEVY QUALIFIER IN JAPAN MOTEGI, Japan, April 16, 2004 - Englishman Mark Taylor, an IRL rookie, was the fastest of the five Chevy-powered drivers for Saturday's Indy Japan 300. Taylor qualified the Menards/John ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon On Pole at Motegi
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KANAAN TO START THIRD IN TEAM 7-ELEVEN MACHINE AT MOTEGI
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Revenue Growth Drives Increased Delphi Cash Flow in Q1
Non-GM revenue up 23 percent year-over-year; Cash from operations up 43 percent from Q1 2003; Solid progress continues on competitiveness initiatives TROY, Mich., April 16 -- Delphi Corp. today reported Q1 2004 revenues of $7.4 billion, up from $7.2 billion for the same period in 2003. Non-GM revenues were $3.2 billion ... Continue reading
FRANCHITTI TO ROLL OFF NINTH IN ALPINE CAR AT TWIN RING MOTEGI
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Donald Trump's 'Apprentice' in Driver's Seat With New 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster
Chrysler Hosts Exclusive '300C Suite' Party to Celebrate the Finale of the Hottest Show on Television NEW YORK, April 16 -- Chrysler announced last night the brand will give an all-new 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster to the winner of the NBC reality-drama "The Apprentice" as voted on by viewers online. Chrysler also t ... Continue reading
U-Haul Provides Estimated Self-Storage Fiscal Year-End Gross Revenues
RENO, Nev., April 16 -- U-Haul, the Nation's leader in the do-it-yourself household moving and storage industry today stated that its estimated unaudited total owned and managed self-storage gross revenues for fiscal year-end 2004 were $251.1 million, reflecting a company-wide occupancy of 76.8 percent. This total refl ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Announces First Quarter Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--April 16, 2004-- Revenue Hits New All-Time High Unit Shipments Set New First Quarter Record Net Income Declines As Anticipated to $0.51 Per Share Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced operating results for the first quarter of 2004, highlighted by record revenue and unit wheel shipme ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Skyrocket to New Highs
HOUSTON--April 16, 2004--For the second straight week, all cities listed on AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch set new record highs. The Texas average for a gallon of regular self-serve gasoline increased nearly two cents to $1.670, with all cities averaging $1.66 or higher. Motorists in the Austin-San Marcos area, Beaumont ... Continue reading
The Fuel of the Future: Hydrogen Vehicles Ride and Drive at Hydrogen Expo in Hollywood
Free admission for the public - Schwarzenegger invited to speak at conference - exhibition sold out ALPEN, Germany, April 16 -- The cars we drive tomorrow will be on display at the 2nd Hydrogen Expo USA and 15th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Conference from April 26 to 30 in Los Angeles, CA. Car manufacturers like GM, Honda and ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Opens New Automotive Systems Technology Center
Facility Focuses on Enhanced Customer Service, Improved Product Development TOLEDO, Ohio, April 16 -- Dana Corporation today unveiled its new Automotive Systems Group Technology Center during a ceremony for industry leaders, government officials, and members of the media. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/1999 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and Southern Auto Auction Celebrate 40 Years of Remarketing Vehicles Together
April 18 event kicks off a year-long schedule of special auction sales commemorating the anniversary AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- The year was 1964 -- the year that Beatlemania spread across the U.S. like wild fire, fueled by the group's first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. It was also the year that Chrysler C ... Continue reading
Car Enthusiasts Nationwide Celebrate the 10th Annual HOT ROD Magazine Power Tour
LOS ANGELES--April 15, 2004-- Customized Vehicles of Every Model and Description Make the Ultimate Road Trip Through Seven States and Motoring More Than 1,000 Miles HOT ROD Magazine, the world's leading automotive performance magazine for 57 years, announces the 10th Annual HOT ROD Magazine Power Tour presented by Gene ... Continue reading
NASCAR and AMA Press Conferences at Infineon Raceway
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Media Opportunities You are invited to Infineon Raceway for two media opportunities, one previewing the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend, April 30-May 2, and the other for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Select NASCAR drivers will be at Infineon Raceway April 2 ... Continue reading
Massachusetts Students Experiment With Fuel Cell Technology
General Motors Sponsors Nationwide Fuel Cell Education Program For Middle-Schoolers Cambridge, Mass. - Today on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, students from the Harbor Middle School of Boston and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Open School of Cambridge, will experiment with hydrogen fuel cell tech ... Continue reading
Mike Kidd Finds a New Position Among Old Friends in Advanstar's Powersports Group
SANTA ANA, Calif.--April 15, 2004--The Powersports Group, one of the largest producers of trade and consumer shows worldwide for the motorcycle, Big Twin and ATV markets, today announced the group has just hired on 35-year powersports industry veteran Mike Kidd as Business Development Director. Kidd, most recently a Vi ... Continue reading
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