FANS SADDLE UP WITH 2005 FORD MUSTANG TOUR
The Great American Pony Drive II is crossing the country to celebrate Mustang's 40th anniversary. Next generation Mustang to visit 40 U.S. and Canadian cities this spring and summer. Mustang enthusiasts, club members and consumers to join along the way. Some 50 classic Ford Mustangs will serve as the grass-roots entour ... Continue reading
FORTY YEARS OF MUSTANG MILESTONES
1964 ½ Ford Mustang unveiled at New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964 More than 8 million Mustangs have been sold since April 1964 Fifth-generation Mustang to launch in fall 2004 From Concept to Reality 1960 – 63: Ford Motor Company decides to develop a fun-to-drive "personal car" that will appeal to the ... Continue reading
BREAKTHROUGH COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY F3P NOW AVAILABLE TO OTHER AUTOMAKERS DEARBORN, Mich., April 23 - A preforming process developed by Ford Motor Company researchers for producing composite parts for the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish has been so successful, that it's now on sale to other automakers. Ford's Programmable Pref ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive Inc. - Annual Meeting of Shareholders and first quarter 2004 results
TORONTO, April 23 -- Intier Automotive Inc. (TSX: IAI.A, NASDAQ: IAIA) is holding its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at The Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario, commencing at 10:00 a.m. EDT (Toronto Time). This meeting will be webcast live and can be accessed at www.intier.com. Th ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. to Present at Lehman Brothers Seventh Annual Retail Seminar
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 23, 2004--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (the "Company") , plans to make a presentation at the Lehman Brothers Retail Seventh Annual Seminar in New York, New York, on Monday, April 26, 2004, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. eastern time. The presentation will be broadcast live on the Company's website at ... Continue reading
Sports Wheels, Inc. Is Pleased to Announce It Will Be Relocating Its Facility
VANCOUVER, Wash.--April 23, 2004--Sports Wheels, Inc (Pink Sheets:SSWH) is pleased to announce that it will be relocating to a better facility that is capable of facilitating the staff that will be necessary to handle that anticipated volume of sales that are currently projected. Staff will be on duty to handle incomin ... Continue reading
UAW-GM Center for Human Resources and OPEIU Local 459 Reach Tentative Agreement
DETROIT, April 23 -- The UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) and OPEIU Local 459 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering the 113 members of OPEIU Local 459 who are employed at the CHR. Details of the agreement are being withheld pending a meeting of the OPEIU membership. ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Ala.--April 23, 2004--It's the largest track on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series circuit, so it makes sense that Talladega Superspeedway was the place where some of NASCAR's best drivers unveiled their super hero co-pilots for the upcoming Justice League Racing Weekend Presented by Hot Wheels(R). Batman, Superma ... Continue reading
NexCup Dodge Quotes from Friday at Talladega
Friday, April 23, 2004. Ray Cooper Talladega Superspeedway. Clear!Blue Aaron's 499 Qualifying. 704-975-3232 KASEY KAHNE (No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge) "That was an all right lap for us. ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES AARON'S 499 QUALIFYING NOTES
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY April 23, 2004 TERRY LABONTE, NO. 5 KELLOGG'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: "The guys have been working awfully hard to make our speedway program better. It's a brand new car. (ON THE DIFFICULTY OF GETTING ON AND OFF PIT ROAD AT TIMES AND HOW IMPORTANT THAT IS AT TALLADEGA) "It's pretty difficult becau ... Continue reading
Ferrari in Venture With Chinese Partners
MILAN, Italy April 23, 2004; The AP reported that Italian company Ferrari SpA said Friday it had agreed to a joint venture with two local partners to export the company's luxury sports-cars to the Asian country. Ferrari, which is controlled by Fiat SpA, agreed with Wo Kee Hong (Holdings) Ltd. and Poly Technologies to f ... Continue reading
WILMINGTON, Delaware April 23, 2004; Randall Chase writing for the AP reported that lawyers for billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian have failed to prove he was deceived about the merger of DaimlerBenz and Chrysler, DaimlerChrysler attorneys argued in post-trial briefs filed Friday in Kerkorian's lawsuit. Kerkorian is s ... Continue reading
Chevy Introduces Latest in a Series of Ultimate Collectibles Honoring NASCAR Stars
DETROIT, April 23, 2004 -- Chevrolet is introducing two unique 2004 Monte Carlo models to honor one of the most legendary father-and-son race driver combinations of all time - the Earnhardt's. With a scheduled production run of 4,000 units, the new Monte Carlo Intimidator SS is a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt, one ... Continue reading
Earnhardt-themed Chevys Ready for Road
For Release: Immediately Earnhardt-themed Chevrolet Monte Carlos Ready For The Road Latest in a Series of Ultimate Collectibles Honoring NASCAR Stars DETROIT, April 23, 2004 -- Chevrolet is introducing two unique 2004 Monte Carlo models to honor one of the most legendary father-and-son race driver combinations of all t ... Continue reading
What: In conjunction with BMW, the Robert Bosch Corporation will offer an opportunity for you and a teenage guest to get behind the wheel of an all-new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle to experience the safety advantages of ESP on a simulated road course. ESP helps prevent rollovers, skids and spins to keep vehicles on t ... Continue reading
AIADA Responds to Kerry Comments Devaluing Thousands of Auto Jobs in MI, OH, WV
Presidential Candidate Suggests Only Detroit Three Automobiles Manufactured by United Auto Workers Should be Sold in U.S. ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 23 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today responded to comments made by presidential candidate John Kerry, after the Massachusetts Senator ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Extrication Press Release
Contact Information Mindy Stephens Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com Press Information: For Immediate Release Extrication Logo attached to Email WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS! Extrication Gloves by Ringers Indianapolis (April 23, 2004) â“ Ringers Gloves is not only the maker of high-quality me ... Continue reading
KENOSHA, Wis.--April 23, 2004-- Shareholders Elect Directors and Ratify the Selection of Independent Auditor; Quarterly Dividend Declared At the Snap-on Incorporated Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Dale F. Elliott highlighted actions being taken to strengthen ... Continue reading
SHOULDICE STONE SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE ALSTAR SERIES SHALLOW LAKE, ON
For immediate release // April 23, 2004 SHOULDICE STONE SIGNS ON AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE ALSTAR SERIES SHALLOW LAKE, ON ALSTAR Series promoter Joe Chisholm is pleased to announce the title sponsor of his elite Late Model stock car tour. The ‘Shouldice Stone ALSTAR Series’ will consist of 11 races at a to ... Continue reading
- Over Half of Local Rentals are for Trips Under 500 Miles - Democracy Does NOT Rule the Car Radio PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 23 -- For leisure get-aways, consumers often look beyond their garages for vacation transportation, according to a new survey conducted by Budget Rent A Car. Survey results from over 500 respondent ... Continue reading
International Speedway Completes Sale of $300 Million of Senior Notes
- Company to Redeem Existing $225 Million Senior Notes Due 2004 - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 23 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it has closed on the private placement of $150 million 4.20 percent Senior Notes due 2009, and $150 million 5.40 percent Senior Notes ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Enters Porsche's Strongest Le Mans Driver Line-up
Petersen/ White Lightning Enters Porsche’s Strongest Le Mans Driver Line-Up LE MANS, France, April 23, 2004 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing announced today that three of Porsche’s most successful and skilled drivers will pilot the No. 90 Westward Ho Casino/ MMPIE/ PAWS/ Mail2Web.com/ Mi ... Continue reading
DETROIT--April 23, 2004--imc DataWorks, LLC, a world leader in measurement engineering, introduces DAX-2408, the ultra-compact universal data acquisition system, tailored for applications in transportation engineering and testing, featuring a revolutionary new "Plug & Measure" system that renders complex measurement de ... Continue reading
Mustang Mania, Tucson Style, April 27
WHAT: The all-new 2005 Ford Mustang will rumble into Tucson with all the fervor of a rock 'n' roll tour stop, backed by 100 of its biggest fans, including the Great American Pony Drive II troupe crossing the United States to celebrate Mustang's 40th anniversary and the new model's arrival. The 2005 Mustang will be intr ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago to Announce Winners of the 2004 Four and Five Diamond Awards
EVENT: The AAA-Chicago Motor Club is holding a luncheon to award the area's top hotels and restaurants. The Diamond ratings provide AAA's more than 45 million members with a valuable system for choosing dining and lodging options. Fewer than 4 percent of the properties evaluated receive the distinction of Four Diamond ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production April 23, 2004
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 23 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 351,851 units, up 10.1 percent from the 319,602 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
Toyota Announces Prices for All 2005 Corolla Models
- Launches All-New Corolla XRS TORRANCE, Calif., April 23 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for all 2005 Corolla and Corolla Matrix models, including the all-new performance-driven Corolla XRS. All 2005 Corolla and Corolla Matrix models arrive at de ... Continue reading
Agreement Averts Strike of OPEIU Local 459: Statement of the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources
DETROIT, April 23 -- The following is a statement from the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources: We are pleased to announce that the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources and OPEIU Local 459 have agreed on a framework for continued negotiations. Accordingly, we have been advised that OPEIU Local 459 has informed its membershi ... Continue reading
Laurie Siegel geht in den Vorstand von Hayes Lemmerz
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, April 23 -- Die Hayes Lemmerz International Inc. gab heute die Berufung von Laurie Siegel in den Vorstand des Unternehmens bekannt. (Foto: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040423/DEF007 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ) Larie Siegel kam im Januar 2003 zu Tyco Internationa ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Says Nein to Mitsubishi Motors Cash Needs
STUTTGART/TOKYO, April 23, 2004; Alexander Huebner and Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler will no longer bankroll Mitsubishi Motors and may sell its stake, leaving the German auto giant's global strategy in disarray and the future of the ailing Japanese firm in doubt. Chief Financial Office ... Continue reading
Reunión anual de accionistas y resultados del primer trimestre 2004 de Magna International Inc.
TORONTO, Canada, April 23 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) celebrará su reunión anual de accionistas el jueves 6 de mayo de 2004 en el Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto (Ontario, Canadá), a las 10:00 a.m. EDT (Hora de Toronto). La reunión se emitirá en directo, y podrá accederse ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Prices Public Offering of 2,500,000 Preferred Shares
MCLEAN, Va., April 23 -- 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 2,500,000 8% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares at $25.00 per share. The offering is expected to close on April 27, 20 ... Continue reading
Chariot Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces First OEM Delivery
BARTOW, Fla., Apri1 23 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc.'s (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) wholly owned subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., today announced shipment of its first Original Equipment Manufacturers order. American Commerce Solutions, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Daniel L. Hefner, stated, "Under the ... Continue reading
Dana Announces Addition of Global Purchasing Executive
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 23 -- Dana Corporation today announced that Paul E. Miller, a 25-year industry veteran with extensive global purchasing experience will be joining the company as vice president of purchasing. Mr. Miller will be responsible for Dana's global purchasing activities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces First Quarter Results
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 23 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today reported higher net earnings for the quarter ended March 28, 2004. The Company recorded net earnings of $2.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, versus net e ... Continue reading
TORONTO, April 23 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) hält seine Jahreshauptversammlung der Aktionäre am Donnerstag, 6. Mai 2004 in der Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario, beginnend um 10:00 EDT (Toronto Zeit). Die Versammlung wird live im Internet übertragen und Zugang erfolgt ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: California Gasoline Refineries Producing near Capacity - Retail Prices Drifting Lower
LOS ANGELES--April 23, 2004--Gasoline prices drifted lower last week as refineries in California increased production to near full capacity, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The national average for gasoline is $1.808, 2 cents higher than last week and a new record high. Curr ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; New Pump Prices - New Records
HOUSTON--April 23, 2004--For the third 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 two cents to $1.690, with all cities averaging $1.66 or more. Motorists in San Antonio are paying the least at $1.664 a ga ... Continue reading
KVH Brings Low-profile TracVision A5 Satellite TV to RVs and Motor Coaches
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--April 23, 2004-- Leading RV Parts and Accessory Distributor STAGPARKWAY Now Offering Award-winning System through RV Dealers Nationwide Satellite TV for RVs and motor coaches no longer requires an antenna the height of an air conditioning unit thanks to the KVH TracVision A5, the world's first and onl ... Continue reading
Laurie Siegel Joins Hayes Lemmerz' Board of Directors
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, April 23 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Laurie Siegel to its Board of Directors. Ms. Siegel joined Tyco International Ltd. in January 2003 as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Ms. Siegel was previously at Honeywell International, where she spent eight ... Continue reading
Amerityre's Polyurethane Car Tires Pass FMVSS Test Standards
BOULDER CITY, Nev., April 23 -- Amerityre Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) . In January 2004, Amerityre began testing prototype polyurethane car tires at an independent lab to determine if the tires comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, applicable to new pneumatic tires. FMVSS No. 109 specifies t ... Continue reading
New Automotive Opportunities Open in Hunan Province
Vice-Governor to Visit U.S. BERKELEY, Calif., April 23 -- Foreign manufacturers seeking to enter the China automotive market, or to establish manufacturing in China for export markets, now have excellent opportunities in Hunan Province. Favorable policies and a sound infrastructure invite new investment and development ... Continue reading
Upgraded 'Mazda Demio' Boasts Reduced Emissions and Improved Fuel Economy
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Upgraded 'Mazda Demio' Boasts Reduced Emissions and Improved Fuel Economy Mazda <http://www.japancorp.net/topimg/Low_mazda0423.jpg> Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 23, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation is pleased to introduce the upgraded "Mazda Demio" compact car with ... Continue reading
HUBINETTE READY TO ROLL AT ROAD ATLANTA
NEWS RELEASE April 23, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 MoparPR@aol.com MOPAR'S HUBINETTE READY TO ROLL AT ROAD ATLANTA Center Line, Mich. - The road leading to the Drift Atlanta event has been a blur for newly signed Team Mopar driver Samuel Hubinette, b ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fiscal Year 2004 Second-Quarter Results
TROY, Mich., April 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported record sales of $2.3 billion and net income of $41 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2004, compared to the prior year's second-quarter net income of $24 million, or $0.36 per diluted share. The second quarter inc ... Continue reading
Decision Highlights ESC As An Important Earmark for Safe Cars NEW YORK, April 23 -- For the first time ever, Consumer Reports Magazine, premier publisher of car rankings and automotive authority since 1936, added a "Stability Control" check-box next to every car it ranked in this year's annual automotive issue. Electro ... Continue reading
2004 SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX PREVIEW
23rd, 24th, 25th April 2004 Jaguar Racing heads to San Marino (Italy) this week to contest the first of the European races on the 2004 Formula One calendar. The team has been working non-stop since both Mark Webber (27) and Christian Klien (21) finished the Bahrain Grand Prix. The three-week break has seen the team tes ... Continue reading
SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX PREVIEW
23rd, 24th, 25th April 2004 Jaguar Racing heads to San Marino (Italy) this week to contest the first of the European races on the 2004 Formula One calendar. The team has been working non-stop since both Mark Webber (27) and Christian Klien (21) finished the Bahrain Grand Prix. The three-week break has seen the team tes ... Continue reading
MAZDA INCREASES PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Starting Operations at Ujina Plant Number 2 in May Mazda Motor Corporation today officially confirmed that it would start operations at its Ujina Plant Number 2—known as U2 and located within the Ujina District of the company’s Hiroshima complex—on May 26 in an effort to increase domestic production c ... Continue reading
Ford: WEEKLY NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION REPORT - WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., April 22 - Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending April 18 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 17,479 43,094 60,573 Canada 3,528 5,821 9,349 Mexico 250 543 793 Total 21,257 49,458 70,715 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are working overt ... Continue reading
From The Horses Mouth: Ford Executive Change Press Release
Chairman and CEO Bill Ford builds upon continuing improvements in company performance with new appointments and realignment of leadership team. Jim Padilla named chief operating officer, Ford Motor Company, and chairman, Automotive Operations. Nick Scheele continues as president, Ford Motor Company. Greg Smith named ex ... Continue reading
GM North American Production Schedule -Released April 22, 2004
Total U.S. Passenger Car 25,292 Total U.S. Truck 44,050 Total Canada Passenger Car 10,609 Total Canada Truck 6,084 Total N.A. Car and Truck 95,914 Note: Totals exclude joint venture, alliance production (i.e. HUMMER, NUMMI, etc.) North American Scheduled Overtime/Downtime for Week of April 26, 2004 Mon 4/26 Tue 4/27 We ... Continue reading
Volkswagen and Trek Spin the Wheels Together - Pro Mountain Bike Team Members Poised for Olympic Run
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 22 -- As the Summer Olympics prepare for their historic return to the site of the very first Olympiad in Athens, Greece, the continuation of Volkswagen of America, Inc.'s long-time partnership with Trek Bicycles paves the way for a possible run for Olympic gold. For the eighth straight year, ... Continue reading
Long Beach Motorock Trans-Am Series Opener To Air Sunday on Spike TV - Now Isn't That Just Edgey
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LONG BEACH MOTOROCK TRANS-AM SERIES OPENER TO AIR SUNDAY ON SPIKE TV INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Series season opener, part of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, will air on tape-delayed basis this Sun ... Continue reading
2004 Illinois, DuQuoin State Fair Racing Schedules Released
2004 Illinois and DuQuoin State Fair Auto Race Schedules Released! The schedule of major league automobile racing on the two one mile dirt fairground ovals of Illinois retains the traditional fair dates but provides some exciting changes in 2004 as the roster of events has been released by promoter Bob Sargent and the ... Continue reading
Racing Forced to Sunday Again at SSP
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RAIN FORCES RACING TO SUNDAY NIGHT FOR THE SECOND WEEK AT SSP Â NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (April 22, 2004) - For the second week in a row, Mother Nature forces the racing action to Sunday Night with the 410 Sprint Cars, Xtreme Enduro Stock Cars and the PA Four Cylinder ... Continue reading
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