Contact information The Point toothepoint03@aol.com Press Information: For Immediate Release KB RACING THUNDERS IN THE VALLEY Anderson, Line Meet Again in Finals Bristol, Tenn. â“ (May 3, 2004) Chicago Pneumatic (CP), manufacturer of high quality automotive, construction and industrial tools and Greg Anderson pull ... Continue reading
Ringer Post-race Release: Bristol and Lanier
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Anderson and Shoe Again; Garvey Wins at Lanier Bristol, Tenn. â“ (May 3, 2004) Five Ringers Gloves drivers advanced to the rain-delay ... Continue reading
Bazemore faces Force in Bristol final round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY RACE DATES: APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004 RAIN DATE: MAY 3, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE VERSUS FORCE IN BRISTOL FINAL ROUND BRIS ... Continue reading
All final results from NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racings Series at Sacramento Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION SACRAMENTO RACEWAY, SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Monday, May 03, 2004 (updated) GORDON SCORES THIRD STRAIGHT WIN, DEMKE EARNS SECOND SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) driver Doug Gordon and Top Alcohol Dragster (TAD) pilot Chris Demke each ... Continue reading
Lexus Reports Best-Ever April Sales for the Seventh-Consecutive Year
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Lexus today reported April sales of 23,555 vehicles, an increase of 10.7 percent, recording the division's seventh consecutive best-ever April. "Several positive economic factors contributed to make April an excellent sales month for Lexus," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and ... Continue reading
The World Of GM Motorsports Business
DETROIT May 3, 2004; Today General Motors launches an expanded website that offers motorsport fans an up-close and personal look at GM's involvement in racing: www.gmracing.com. The revised site features a historical depiction of GM's motorsport beginnings, vibrant photography and articles on GM's technological innovat ... Continue reading
GM Delivers The World's First Full-Size Hybrid
DETROIT May 3, 2004; General Motors will deliver the world's first full-size hybrid pickup today when it presents a Chevrolet Silverado to Miami-Dade County at the 10th National Clean Cities Conference and Expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Later this month, Miami-Dade County will take delivery of a total of 50 Chevrolet Sil ... Continue reading
* What: A ceremony sponsored by the Congressional Speedway Caucus (chaired by Rep. Julia Carson, D-IN) and the Indiana Society of Washington, D.C. (Janet Powell, president); * Why: To celebrate the May 30th running of the 83rd Indianapolis "500," the "crown jewel" of motor sports. There will be two race cars on hand. O ... Continue reading
Fireman's Fund(R) Chooses American Collectors Insurance for Collector Vehicle Coverage
NOVATO, Calif., and CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 3 -- Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has chosen American Collectors Insurance, Inc. -- a pre-eminent specialty niche managing general agent -- as exclusive provider for its co-branded collector vehicle program that insures the recreational driving of classic and collectible v ... Continue reading
Bobby Labonte to Run Banquet Chevrolet in Cabela's 250 Busch Race
CHICAGO--May 3, 2004-- Multi-Brand NASCAR Strategy Pairs Mike Bliss with Hunt's and Slim Jim for Nextel Cup Legendary NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte and his long-time sponsor ConAgra Foods, Inc. announced today that Labonte will return to the Busch Series for the Cabela's 250 Race on August 21, 2004 at Michigan Internatio ... Continue reading
BMW Reports Strongest Sales Month Ever
BMW Brand Records 11.5 Percent Jump MINI Brand Sales Up 5.4 Percent Group Sales Increase 10.7 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported an increase of 10.7 percent in April sales for 26,709 vehicles compared to the 24,131 vehicles sold that month in 2003. The BMW Group ... Continue reading
Inappropriate Seat Belt Use Declines, but Remains a Problem PHILADELPHIA, May 3 -- Parents are increasingly placing their children in child safety restraints during automobile trips, according to a national study of children in car crashes. In an important shift, parents are more likely to use child safety seats and be ... Continue reading
NHRA Wrap Up: Kurt Johnson Advances to Bristol Semi-finals
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Kurt Johnson Advances to Bristol Semi-finals Event: Fourth annual O'Reilly Thunder Valley Nationals Location: Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tennessee Day/Date: Monday May 3, 2004 Racers returning to Bristol Dragway on Monday ... Continue reading
Toyota and Ground Zero to Partner on Youth Viral Marketing Program
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and Ground Zero will partner to develop a youth-targeted viral marketing campaign to promote the Corolla XRS, Celica, Matrix XRS and all-new 2005 Tacoma pick-up truck which will debut this fall. The campaign, which will run from July-September, will focus on t ... Continue reading
Annual Minnesota Student Auto Skills Contest Kicks-Off May 11
BURNSVILLE, Minn., May 3 -- The hands-on portion of the nation's largest competition for high school auto technicians begins with a state-wide competition on Tuesday, May 11, at Des Moines Area Community College, in Ankeny, Iowa, and ends with a National Finals event June 29, at Ford Motor Company's World Headquarters ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Kentucky Speedway
ARCA RE/MAX Series Steers for Kentucky Speedway This Weekend The ARCA RE/MAX Series will be making its 8th appearance this Saturday night, May 8 at Kentucky Speedway in The Channel 5-205. The event will be LIVE on SPEED Channel at 8 pm eastern as well as locally on the Cincinnati-based NBC affiliate WLWT Channel 5. For ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Sales Up 2.6 Percent for April 2004
MBUSA Sales Reach 67,543 Units Sold for 2004 to Date MONTVALE, N.J., May 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 18,384 new vehicles in April, contributing to the total of 67,543 sold year-to-date. Volume for the month was led by the C-Class model line which recorded 5,967 units sold, up 22.6 percent from the ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports April U.S. Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., May 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported April 2004 U.S. sales of 16,269 units. Sales of the Mitsubishi Endeavor were up 13 percent over last April while the Mitsubishi Lancer posted a 25 percent gain. Mitsubishi Motors has sold 73,130 units year to date in the United States ... Continue reading
Lucky Number Seven: Mazda Sales See Double-Digit Increase Once Again
IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 21,679 vehicles in April -- a 10.2 percent increase versus the same period last year. April's sales results mark Mazda's seventh consecutive month of double-digit sales increases over the prior year. Overall, Mazda's year-to-date sa ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America's Sales Up 20 Percent in April
Kia On Pace For 11th Consecutive Year Of Record Sales IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced monthly sales of 23,438 units for April 2004, a 20-percent increase over the same month in 2003. Kia's year-to-date sales of 82,822 were seven percent ahead of the record number achieved in 2003. "Aft ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. May 3, 2004; Despite the growth in certified pre-owned (CPO) programs, the concept of used-vehicle certification remains widely underappreciated by most consumers, largely leaving dealers to shoulder the responsibility of communicating the benefits of certification, according to the J.D. Power ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Escolhido como Exclusivo para o Bentley Continental GT Cupê de Fábrica;
Repórteres de Negócios e de Automotores FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--3 de maio de 2004--A ExxonMobil anunciou hoje que o óleo sintético para motores Mobil 1 foi escolhido para equipamento original (de fábrica) para o novo premiado Bentley Continental GT. Os novos veÃculos virão de f ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 seleccionado como Lubricante de Fábrica Exclusivo para el Coupé Continental GT de Bentley;
Editores de Negocios/Redactores Automotores FAIRFAX, Virginia -- (BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--3 de mayo de 2004--ExxonMobil anunció hoy que el lubricante de motor sintético Mobil 1 fue seleccionado como equipo original (lubricante de fábrica) para el nuevo galardonado coupé Continental GT de Bentley. Todo ... Continue reading
K-Dub Hits Jackpot with Win in Vegas
AMA Supercross 250cc/125cc East/West Shoot Out Round 16: Las Vegas, Nevada May 1, 2004 K-Dub Hits Jackpot with Win in Vegas In the city that never sleeps, the final round of the THQ/AMA Supercross Championship kicked off in Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium in front of 37,942 race fans. Amsoil/Chaparral Honda's Kevin Windham ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services Announces First Quarter Earnings Conference Call - May 4, 2004
IRVINE, Calif.--May 3, 2004--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. , today announced that it will release its first quarter 2004 results after market close on Monday, May 3, 2004. Management will then hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 4 to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. EDT. This call is being webcast by CCBN and ca ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Parts, Service & Customer Support Organization
DETROIT, May 3 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) announced two newly-formed departments to further enhance customer support. Jeff Wallis is named Senior Vice President - Parts, Service and Customer Support. Jeff joined Detroit Diesel in 1988 and has held positions of increasing responsibility in Aftermarket Parts Sal ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--May 3, 2004--Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. , today debuted a new interactive outdoor marketing campaign that features artwork by local New York City artists. The billboard, titled "A Study in White," will include two and three-dimensional artwork displayed on a giant LED s ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, May 3 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today record preliminary sales of $645 million for the 3 months ended April 30, 2004, an increase of 56% over last year's $413 million. RV sales for the three months were a record $594 million, up 65% from last year's $359 million. Thor is now the largest R ... Continue reading
Visteon Combo Condenser Oil Cooler Reduces Weight and Improves Packaging
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3 -- Visteon Corporation has developed the next generation of its first-to-market integrated aluminum condenser and transmission oil cooler that cools the passenger compartment more efficiently, reduces weight, opens up packaging space under the hood and meets all End-of-Life-Vehicle Directive (ELV ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales for April Set New Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3, 2004 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 35,045 vehicles for the month of April, which represented the best April sales in company history. The Hyundai Sonata, named the highest Quality entry in the midsize car in the coveted J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports April 2004 Sales Results
All-Time Record Civic Hybrid Sales; Acura Posts Best-Ever April, Third Best Month in its History TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Record April sales of Acura vehicles, including double digit gains for the TSX and TL performance luxury sedans, along with strong demand for the Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid led American Honda to ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports April 2004 Sales Increased 1 Percent
-- Chrysler Brand Sales Increase 28 Percent Year-Over-Year -- Jeep(R) Wrangler Has Best April Ever; Sales Surge 53 Percent -- New Chrysler 300 Sedan Triples Sales of Its Predecessor in First Full Month of Availability -- Premiere Night Event Generates Huge Traffic and Excitement for Chrysler 300, PT Cruiser Convertible ... Continue reading
Acura Posts April Record and Third Best Sales Month in History
TL, TSX and MDX Have Record-Setting Month TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Acura sales of 16,438 units were up 9.2 percent, setting a new April record and marking the division's third best sales month ever, Acura announced today. Year-to-date sales totaled 62,009 vehicles representing a 21.6 percent increase versus 2003. The ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Posts an 18 Percent Increase in April 2004 Sales
BREA, Calif.--May 3, 2004--Powered by an ambitious five-year growth plan and the successful introduction of its new Forenza premium compact and Verona midsize sedan, American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) sold 7,041 vehicles in April 2004, representing an 18 percent increase in sales compared to April 2003 and giving the e ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports April Sales
GARDENA, Calif.--May 3, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported April total sales of 69,470 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 14.0 percent increase versus April of last year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- April sales for Nissan-brand vehicles were up 14.3 percent when compared to last April, with 59,491 uni ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Eighth Consecutive Best-Ever April Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported its eighth consecutive best-ever April sales of 167,129, vehicles, an increase of 10.1 percent over April 2003. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 631,850, an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the same period last year. "The indu ... Continue reading
Cars.com to Launch First National Media Campaign
CHICAGO, May 3 -- Cars.com, the one-stop shop for buying and selling a car, today announced its largest media campaign in company history. Building upon extensive brand promotion in local markets across the cars.com network, cars.com will extend its reach with the launch of its first national television campaign on May ... Continue reading
Chrome's New Vehicle Data Enhances APPRO Systems' Consumer Credit Evaluation System
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 3, 2004-- Integrating Vehicle Data into LoanCenter Consumer Enables Loan Officers to Make Quicker and More Accurate Vehicle Loan Decisions Chrome Systems Corp., a provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, has announced that Baton Rouge, La.-based APPRO Systems, In ... Continue reading
May Is Motorcycle Safety Month
Harley-Davidson Skills Courses Available Nationwide MILWAUKEE, May 3 -- Spring is in the air and more motorcyclists are on the road than ever, yet highway crashes continue to claim the lives of thousands. That's why the month of May has been designated Motorcycle Safety Month, and an opportune time to educate both new ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: Mobil 1 geselecteerd door Bentley Continental GT Coupe
De ExxonMobil Mobil 1 synthetische motorolie is geselecteerd als origenele uitrusting (factory fill) voor de nieuwe en award-winning Bentley Continental GT. Elk nieuw vehikel zal in de fabriek worden gevuld met Mobil 1 in de viscositeitsgraad SAE 0W-40, en Bentley raad nieuwe eigenaars aan Mobil 1 te gebruiken om toeko ... Continue reading
GM Entrega las Primeras Camionetas Híbridas de Gran Tamaño del Mundo
El condado de Miami-Dade incorporará a su flota 50 camionetas híbridas Chevrolet Silverado de doble cabina DETROIT, 3 de mayo /PR Newswire/ -- General Motors entregará hoy la primera camioneta híbrida de tamaño completo del mundo cuando presente la Chevrolet Silverado al Condado de Miami-Dade en la Décima Confere ... Continue reading
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 3, 2004--MOTOR TREND magazine and the California International Auto Show (CIAS) today announced the details of the sixth-annual MOTOR TREND/CIAS International Design Contest. Open to amateur, student and professional designers from around the world, the theme of the 2004 MOTOR TREND/CIAS Internatio ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Reports April U.S. Sales
* April U.S. sales totaled 285,675, down 4 percent. * Ford F-Series sales totaled 70,166, up 2 percent. * Ford Escape sets April record (17,827) as sales climb 49 percent. DEARBORN, Mich., May 3 -- U.S. customers purchased or leased 285,675 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover deal ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler U.S. Sales Increase 1% Year-Over-Year for April 2004
- Chrysler Group Achieves One Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Increase - Mercedes-Benz USA April sales rise three percent to 18,384 vehicles NEW YORK, May 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , releasing sales information in advance of detailed information to be announced by Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), today reported ... Continue reading
BMW Reports Strongest Sales Month Ever
BMW Brand Records 11.5 Percent Jump MINI Brand Sales Up 5.4 Percent Group Sales Increase 10.7 Percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 3 -- The BMW Group (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported an increase of 10.7 percent in April sales for 26,709 vehicles compared to the 24,131 vehicles sold that month in 2003. The BMW Group ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports April U.S. Sales
Best April in History; Porsche 911 Sales Up 20 Percent ATLANTA, May 3 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars (Boxster, 911, Carrera GT and Cayenne) in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. retail sales totaled 3,325 vehicles in April, up 15 percent compa ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports April Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported April 2004 sales of 25,667, an increase as compared to April 2003 sales of 25,412. ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- Audi sales for the month of April were propelled by strong A8 sales and A4 Cabriolet sales. In April, Audi of America, Inc. sold 412 A8s versus 47 sold during the previous year and the A4 Cabriolet enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase over last year (1,097 vs. 1,031). Overall, Audi sales were 7, ... Continue reading
Valeo Raytheon Systems Wins First Blind Spot Detection System Contract
PARIS, May 3 -- Valeo Raytheon Systems today announced that it has won its first production contract for its Blind Spot Detection system with a major North American-based vehicle manufacturer. The innovative radar-based system, which is expected to be a world-first, is scheduled for production in 2006. The Blind Spot D ... Continue reading
PARIS, Frankreich, May 3 -- Valeo Raytheon Systems gab heute bekannt, man habe den ersten Produktionsvertrag für das Blind Spot Detection System des Unternehmens unterzeichnet. Vertragspartner ist ein nordamerikanischer Automobilhersteller. Das innovative Radar-basierte System wird weltweit als das erste seiner Art an ... Continue reading
Los proveedores y empleados ayudan a la empresa a llegar al 11% en compras a empresas proveedoras pertenecientes a grupos minoritarios AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 3 de mayo /PR Newswire/ -- Chrysler Group premiará a dos proveedores y tres empleados por sus esfuerzos en el desarrollo de la diversidad en los proveedores. "Los ... Continue reading
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., May 3 -- Bankers Integration Group, Inc. ("BIG"), a technology company operating a web-based risk analysis engine that lets an Auto Dealer process finance applications with lender approval in a matter of seconds, jointly announced today with its strategic partner ARGO Data Resource Corporation (" ... Continue reading
AXONN Announces Customer Financing Options for Its AXTracker(TM) GPS Tracking Device
NEW ORLEANS, May 3 -- AXONN has teamed with Intel Financial to make credit available to qualified customers interested in purchasing AXTracker devices. AXTracker is a battery operated mobile tracking device that is delivered ready-to-go, installs in minutes and operates with the Globalstar Simplex Data Service. "AXONN' ... Continue reading
Bandag and Yellow Roadway End Roadway Express Outsourcing Relationship
Yellow Roadway to repurchase tire and wheel assets MUSCATINE, Iowa, May 3 -- Bandag, Incorporated today announced that Yellow Roadway Corporation elected on April 30, 2004 not to renew the existing Bandag outsourcing agreement for Roadway Express tire and wheel services in place since 1999. Under the existing agreement ... Continue reading
Behr Earns GM 2003 Supplier of the Year Award
TROY, Mich., May 3 -- Behr GmbH has received a General Motors Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. "Behr is representative of the type of company we want to grow with as we drive to be the best worldwide," said Bo Andersson, vice president, GM Worldwid ... Continue reading
Bianchi Public Relations Lands Alliance-Marsh's PR Business, Continues Diversifying Client Base
TROY, Mich., May 3 -- Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. announced today that developer Alliance-Marsh, LLC -- a partnership formed in 2003 between Alliance Real Estate Services of Auburn Hills, Mich. and T.H. Marsh Construction Co. of Livonia, Mich. -- has selected the firm as public relations counsel. "We are thrilled ab ... Continue reading
NORMAN, Okla.--May 3, 2004--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (OTCBB:BMSR) (Boundless) announced that Racing Electronics is the 2004 Official Race Communications Provider for the World of Outlaws Sprint and Late Model Series. Terms of the sponsorship agreement were not disclosed. Racing Electronics is a manufacturer ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Honors Top Suppliers, Employees in Diversity Supplier Development
Suppliers, Employees Help Company Reach 11-Percent Diversity Buy AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- Chrysler Group is honoring two suppliers and three employees for their efforts in diversity supplier development. "This year's honorees have shown tremendous dedication in each of their roles," said Tom Sidlik, member of the ... Continue reading
Communicate.com Announces Debt Reduction; Automobile.com Launched
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 3, 2004--Further to the news release dated Feb.17, 2004, Communicate.com Inc. (OTCBB:CMNN) today announced it has received a fourth $200,000 payment from Manhattan Assets, Inc. towards the purchase of four URLs for $1 million. Communicate.com utilized part of the proceeds to pay off $10 ... Continue reading
Criswell Banks on 'New World of Audi' Luxury Concept
Luxury Dealership Goes High Tech But Bank Vault Stays In Place ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 3 -- Entrepreneur George Criswell is passionate about customer service and satisfaction. And he is using technology to save his customers valuable time. Criswell, 35, will unveil the all new Criswell New World of Audi concept dealership ... Continue reading
Datascension Growth Continues, Additional Infrastructure Added
LAS VEGAS--May 3, 2004--Datascension International, Inc., a leading data collection and market survey firm and subsidiary of Datascension, Inc., (OTCBB:DTSN) today announced additional strides in the execution of its strategic growth plan. Additional Predictive Dialers Installed "We recently announced we had a made a s ... Continue reading
Directed Electronics and West Coast Customs to Partner on Branded Products
VISTA, Calif., May 3 -- Directed Electronics, Inc., the world's largest vehicle security and remote start company, makers of Viper, Clifford and Python, as well as prominent car audio and video brands such as Orion, Precision Power, a/d/s/ and Directed Video, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement to join fo ... Continue reading
Dymos Selects MatrixOne to Accelerate Time to Market
WESTFORD, Mass.--May 3, 2004-- Automobile Component Developer Selects Matrix10 to Improve Design and Manufacturing Response Time MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced that Dymos, a business group of Hyundai Motors Grou ... Continue reading
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 3 -- Fluor Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Shell Canada Limited (Shell) to help it meet Canadian government regulations for ultra low sulfur diesel. Shell is investing approximately $300 million in the project, and the value to Fluor is estimated to be $244 million, an ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--May 3, 2004--GlobalAutoIndustry.com will partner with Automotive News to offer workshops, networking and matchmaking events during the Auto China 2004 auto show in Beijing the week of June 7-11. The Automotive News China Congress, June 8-10, 2004 brings together some of the top leaders of the Chinese autom ... Continue reading
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--May 3, 2004-- Sale Supports Honeywell's Strategic Focus on Higher-Growth Security Products, Solutions; GTCR to Operate Business as Stand-Alone Enterprise with Current Management Honeywell International and GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC, a leading private equity firm, announced today a definitive agreem ... Continue reading
I.D. Systems Receives Additional Order from Ford for Wireless Vehicle Management Systems
HACKENSACK, N.J., May 3 -- I.D. Systems, Inc. , a leader in wireless asset tracking and management solutions, today announced that it has received a follow-on order from Ford Motor Company to provide additional industrial vehicle electronic control systems (IVECS) for material handling equipment at Ford's automotive pl ... Continue reading
Ikona closes US$1.8 million private placement
VANCOUVER, May 3 -- Ikona Gear International, Inc. (IKGI:OTC) ("Ikona"), an innovator and developer of a proprietary patented gearing technology with numerous significant technological advantages, today announced it has closed a non-brokered private placement of US$1.8 million. The Company issued 2,438,361 units at US$ ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--May 3, 2004-- WHO: Ken Waichunas, P.E., Director of Automotive Business Development for U.S., VaST Systems Technology Corporation, Sunnyvale, Calif. WHAT: Presenting "Distributed Powertrain Controllers, Fact or Fiction?" which will describe the rapid advancements in powertrain electronics and resulti ... Continue reading
Key Safety Systems Forms Shanghai Joint Venture
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--May 3, 2004--Key Safety Systems, Inc., a leader in global automotive safety systems and components, today announced the formation of a new joint venture with Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems Company, Ltd., based in Shanghai, China. With 2004 revenues expected to exceed $1 billion, Yanfen ... Continue reading
Lear Honored with Ford's 2003 World Excellence Awards
Lear Receives Three Gold Awards; One Recognition of Achievement SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 3 -- Lear Corporation received four Ford Motor Company World Excellence Awards for its superior performance in 2003. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) The World Excellence Awards provide annual recognitio ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
LOS ANGELES, May 3 -- Mercury General Corporation reported today that net income was $68.8 million, or $1.26 per share (diluted), in the first quarter 2004 compared with $42.1 million, or $0.77 per share (diluted), in the same period for 2003. Included in net income are net realized investment gains, net of tax, of $3. ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 3, 2004--ExxonMobil today announced that Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil has been selected as original equipment (factory fill) for the new award-winning Bentley Continental GT. Each new vehicle will be filled with Mobil 1 in the viscosity grade SAE 0W-40 at the factory, and Bentley recommends new owners ... Continue reading
Plastech Selects Agilisys to Improve Logistics and Supply Chain Visibility
Company to implement supply chain solution across 34 locations ATLANTA, May 3 -- Agilisys Inc., a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing vertical markets, today announced that Plastech Engineered Products, Inc. ("Plastech") has selected Agilisys AutoRelease and SupplyWEB in an effort t ... Continue reading
New lower MSRP of $195 Includes One-Year Subscription NEW YORK, May 3 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium broadcast entertainment to cars and homes across the country, today announced that the Chrysler Group's all-new 2005 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum, wi ... Continue reading
Stremme Posts Solid Finish in California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Posts Solid Finish in California Ontario, CA (May 1, 2004) â“ David Stremme and the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge qualified 33rd for this weekendâ™s race at California Speedway. Stremme was quick from the drop of th ... Continue reading
The Coors Light Dodge Sweats Out a 27th-place Finish
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release The Coors Light Dodge Sweats Out a 27th-place Finish FONTANA, Calif. (May 2, 2004) --- Sterling Marlin and the Coors Light team fought the heat and the handling of the car to finish 27th at ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Reports Second Quarter 2004 Results
PORTLAND, Ore., May 3 -- Williams Controls, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WMCO) today announced results for its 2004 second quarter ended March 31, 2004. Net sales of $14,477,000 were 10.9% higher than the net sales of $13,054,000 recorded for the corresponding quarter last year. Net sales for the six months ended March 31, 20 ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Rising Gas Prices Changing How Some Americans Drive
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--May 3, 2004--The rising price of gasoline is causing some Americans to rethink how much, where, and what they drive according to a recent survey of 1,000 drivers by the Progressive group of insurance companies, the third largest auto insurer in the country. Half (50 percent) of those surveyed sa ... Continue reading
Rear-wheel steering system delivers improved active safety while providing optimal handling characteristics without traditional chassis tuning tradeoffs PARIS, May 3 -- Delphi Corporation is providing customers and journalists with an opportunity to experience Active Rear Steering for the first time this week at a test ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 3 -- There are plenty of unanswered questions floating around the auto industry this week -- like what happens next at DaimlerChrysler following last week's management shake-up? And now that he's not going to run Mercedes-Benz, what happens to former Chrysler COO Wolfgang Bernhard? Go behind-the-scenes loo ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Fuel-Cell-Powered Scooter A HIT at Hannover Industrial Fair
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 3 -- A fuel-cell-powered scooter -- showcasing critical technologies developed by Dana Corporation -- was a featured attraction at the recent Hannover Industrial Fair in Hannover, Germany. Dana said it plans to showcase the scooter at several industry events this year as the company celebrates its 100 ... Continue reading
Illinois High School Students to Compete in 2004 Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition
AURORA, Ill., May 3 -- Ten teams of two students from Illinois high schools will compete in the 2003 Ford/AAA Auto Skills hands-on Competition on Friday, May 7. The students are competing for thousands of dollars in scholarship money. Students will race against the clock as they try and repair deliberately disabled 200 ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports, Inc. Completes Chicago Acquisition
SALEM, Ohio, May 3 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) announced today the completion of its acquisition of King's Motorsports, Inc. ["Chicago Cycle Center"], a privately-held retailer of Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Ducati motorcycles, ATVs and related powersport products. Chicago Cycle will operate as a wh ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports Second Best April on Record
U.S. Sales Remain Strong IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) reported sales of 10,808 units, representing the second best April in the United States following the record month last year. Compared to last year, April 2004 fell short by 1.1 percent. Year-to-date, sales remain 7.6 percent ahea ... Continue reading
Gasoline Prices Hit Record High, Creating Heavy Economic Burden
Seoul May 2, 2004; Kim Jae-kyoung writing for the Kprea Times reported that gasoline prices nationwide are hitting record highs, driven by soaring oil prices caused by a fall in international oil production. In its survey of 556 gas stations nationwide, the Korea National Oil Corp. (KNOC) found that gasoline prices ave ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson recalls 1,534 bikes
TOKYO May 1, 2004; Japan Today reported that the Japanese unit of U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc said Friday it will recall 1,534 motorcycles for free repair of defective parts. Subject to the recall are FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTCUI S/C Ultra Classic Electra Glide Sidecar and FLHPEI Road King ... Continue reading
Toyota to become 1st Japanese firm with over Y1 tril profit
TOKYO May 1, 2004; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp is set to become the first Japanese company to post a group net profit of more than 1 trillion yen, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported Saturday. The leading business daily said the nation's largest automaker is projected to post a group net profit of about 1 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi, DaimlerChrysler to hold talks next week
FRANKFURT May 3, 2004; Japan Today reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp and DaimlerChrysler AG will hold talks this week to discuss reducing the German company's controlling 37% stake in the Japanese automaker to 33% or 20%, the Financial Times reported Saturday. The British business newspaper said the proposed move wi ... Continue reading
Bazemore grabs his 25th No. 1 qualifying spot in Bristol
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY RACE DATES: APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE IS LOW QUALIFIER FOR FIRST TIME IN 2004, CLAIMS HIS 25TH CAREER ... Continue reading
Garvey Wins ASA Race at Lanier
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Image of Superbike Winner at Infineon Raceway
Attached is an image of Mat Mladin, who won Saturday's 98 Rock Superbike Challenge feature at Infineon Raceway. Please credit photo to: D&W Images. ... Continue reading
Mladin Storms to Win at 98 Rock Superbike Challenge
AGATE AT BOTTOM OF FILE. PHOTO TO COME IN ANOTHER TRANSMISSION John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Suzuki's Mladin Captures 98 Rock Superbike Challenge Victory SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Yoshimura Suzuki's Mat Mladin continued his winning ways on Saturday at Infineon Raceway by capturing the 98 Rock Superbike Challen ... Continue reading
NHRA Saturday: Warren Johnson Qualifies Tenth in Bristol
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Qualifying Results Warren Johnson Qualifies Tenth in Bristol Event: Fourth annual O'Reilly Thunder Valley Nationals Location: Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tennessee Day/Date: Saturday May 1, 2004 The second day of qualifying for th ... Continue reading
Ringers NHRA Post-Qualifying Release
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com RINGERS DRIVERS THUNDER IN THE VALLEY Bristol, Tenn. â“ (May 1, 2004) Ringers drivers Greg Anderson, Whit Bazemore and Tony Schumacher all sit atop of the qualifyin ... Continue reading
Scelzi No. 9 in final Bristol qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY RACE DATES: APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 SCELZI NO. 9 IN FINAL BRISTOL QUALIFYING BRISTOL, Tenn. (May 1, 2004) - ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Sacramento Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION SACRAMENTO RACEWAY, SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Sunday, May 2, 2004 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 GORDON SCORES THIRD STRAIGHT WIN, DEMKE EARNS SECOND SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Top Alcohol Funny Car (TAFC) driver Doug Gordon and Top Alcohol Dragst ... Continue reading
NHRA Saturday: Kurt Johnson Will Mount His Bristol Title Defense from Third
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Qualifying Results Kurt Johnson Will Mount His Bristol Title Defense from Third Event: Fourth annual O'Reilly Thunder Valley Nationals Location: Bristol Dragway Bristol, Tennessee Day/Date: Saturday May 1, 2004 On the strength ... Continue reading
O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals postponed to Monday
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 6 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS BRISTOL (Tenn.) DRAGWAY RACE DATES: APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 O'REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS POSTPONED TO MONDAY BRISTOL, Tenn ... Continue reading
dodge cup quotes from california
Sunday, May 2, 2004. Ray Cooper California Speedway. Clear!Blue Auto Club 500. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) - Finished Third, Moved to 7th in series standings. ... Continue reading
Duhamel Uses Last-Lap Pass for Win at AMA Infineon Raceway
AGATE ON BOTTOM. PICTURE TO FOLLOW. John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Duhamel Uses Last-Lap Pass to Win Supercuts Superbike Challenge SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Honda's Miguel Duhamel used a thrilling last-lap pass to take the victory on Sunday at Infineon Raceway in the AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge. The event ... Continue reading
CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES AUTO CLUB 500 RACE NOTES CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES AUTO CLUB 500 RACE NOTES CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY May 2, 2004 J.D. GIBBS, PRESIDENT OF JOE GIBBS RACING (ON TONY STEW ... Continue reading
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