Nissan Donates $25,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas
IRVING, Texas--May 12, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. is helping make a wish come true for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas. Today Nissan donated $25,000 toward the construction of The Wishing Place, the soon to be permanent home for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas. The donation was made during a b ... Continue reading
New IRC Study Reveals Regional Auto Claim Cost Differences in California
Metropolitan Drivers More Costly to Insure; Claim Frequency and Claiming Behavior Are Factors MALVERN, Pa., May 12 -- According to a new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report, Californians in major cities are more likely than non-metropolitan residents to 1) be involved in auto accidents, 2) have auto insurance losse ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 12, 2004-- 536kW Solar Electric System, Furnished by PowerLight, is Helping the Largest "Green" Building Complex in the U.S. Reduce Energy Use and Lower Emissions The solar electric system atop the nation's largest green office complex -- at the headquarters of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. -- i ... Continue reading
WHAT: The all-new 2005 Ford Mustang will stop in Denver to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the original Pony Car, accompanied by as many as 200 Mustangs of all vintages from the eight Denver-area Mustang Clubs. Together, they will welcome the Great American Pony Drive II, a group of international Mustang enthusiast ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports First Quarter Results for 2004
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--May 12, 2004--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $111.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. This compares to net sales of $88.2 million for the first quarter of 2003, an increase of 26.3%. The increase is due primarily to greater demand across all market segments. Adjust ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on May 19, 2004
ROANOKE, Va., May 12 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced today that it will report its first quarter results after the close of business on May 19, 2004. The Company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on May 20, 2004 which will be made available concurrently on t ... Continue reading
American Pacific Reports Second Quarter Results
LAS VEGAS, May 12 -- American Pacific Corporation today reported financial results for its fiscal 2004 second quarter, and provided information on the Company's operations. Non-recurring Expenses in the Second Quarter: The Company's Net Income was negatively impacted by the following one-time events in the second quart ... Continue reading
DENVER--May 12, 2004--Automotive Avenues, a division of Aimbridge and a one-stop new and used automobile purchase and lease organization that includes sales, a service and parts facility as well as onsite financing exclusively for credit unions, announced it earned a 98.5 percent customer satisfaction index rating for ... Continue reading
WHAT: The Black Enterprise/General Motors Entrepreneurs Conference WHERE: Wyndham Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas WHEN: Thursday, May 13 8:00 a.m. Earl G. Graves Sr., Chairman, Editor and Publisher, BLACK ENTERPRISE Keynote Address: The State of Black Business, Khmer Pavilion 8:15 a.m. G. Richard Wagoner, Chairm ... Continue reading
Bosch Expands Corporate Affairs VP Position
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- Bosch today announced the expansion of Sylvia Vogt's current position -- vice president, corporate affairs for North America -- to include corporate affairs activities for South America. In this new role, Vogt is responsible for strategic planning and regional reporting, select cross- ... Continue reading
Bristol West Reports First Quarter, 2004 Financial Results
DAVIE, Fla., May 12 -- Bristol West Holdings, Inc. today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2004. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2004 was $14.5 million or $0.48 per common share on a fully diluted basis. Exclusive of the effect, after income taxes, of previously announced charges r ... Continue reading
Cat Lift Trucks Announces 2004 Dealers of the Year
HOUSTON--May 12, 2004--Six Cat(R) lift truck dealers were awarded the coveted Dealer of the Year spot for 2004 based on customer satisfaction, sales growth and outstanding product support during 2003. The 2004 Dealers of the Year are: Hewitt Equipment Limited -- Point Claire, Quebec Holt of California -- West Sacrament ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA, May 12 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. The Art of Driving tour takes place June 12-13 at Philadelphia Park in Bensalem, Penn. The 12-city tour officially kicked off in Los Angeles. In addition to Philadelphia, the tour will stop in ... Continue reading
Corteco Acquires Precision Automotive Industries
Takes on Aftermarket Hubs, Bearings and Seals Product Line PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 12 -- Corteco continues to strengthen its position as a major supplier in the automotive aftermarket with the acquisition of Precision Automotive Industries (PAI), the Burnsville, Minn.- based supplier of bearings and seals. Terms of the ag ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide and Saphran Partner to Offer Unique Planning Software for Automotive Suppliers
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- CSM Worldwide Inc., the leading provider of automotive market intelligence and forecasting, has partnered with Saphran, experts in strategic-planning software, to develop and provide CSM customers with new software powered by CSM's comprehensive global data. The unique programs will a ... Continue reading
Deere Confident That It Can Meet New EPA Guidelines
MOLINE, Ill., May 12 -- Deere & Company said today that new regulations for off-road diesel engines announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would be challenging to meet but that John Deere Power Systems is confident in its ability to do so. "We have a proven track record for producing off-road diesel engi ... Continue reading
Delphi Wins Four SAE Awards for Environmental Excellence in Transportation
TROY, Mich., May 12 -- Delphi Corp.'s environmental practices are recognized for the fourth straight year by winning four Environmental Excellence in Transportation (E2T) Awards from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. yesterday. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/ ... Continue reading
Ford to Meet With Investment Community
DEARBORN, Mich., May 12 -- Ford Motor Company will hold its annual meeting with members of the investment community in Dearborn on Wednesday, May 19, from 8 a.m. until approximately 12:15 p.m. Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO Bill Ford and members of the executive management team will present at the meeting. The ses ... Continue reading
GEICO Chairman to Receive Toastmasters Communications and Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The spring conference of Toastmasters International, District 36 will be held on May 15 at the Hilton Hotel in Silver Spring, Md. Tony Nicely, president and chief executive officer of GEICO will receive the Communication and Leadership (C&L) award at the conference from District 36 Toastmasters. T ... Continue reading
Prestolite Electric Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 12, 2004--Prestolite Electric Incorporated and its parent, Prestolite Electric Holding, Inc., today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2004. First quarter sales of $57.0 million generated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and certain other items) ... Continue reading
PR: VoIP Is the 'Killer' Application to Drive Wireless Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VoIP Is the 'Killer' Application to Drive Wireless Development from WiMAX to 4G to UWB Into The Next Decade Market Research Report Offers Comprehensive Forecasts and Strategic Analysis of All Growing Wireless Component Technologies, Relates Them to Protocols and International Standards, and Review ... Continue reading
Raytech Corporation Announces First Quarter Results for 2004
SHELTON, Conn.--May 12, 2004--Raytech Corporation today announced net income of $1.4 million for the thirteen-week period ended March 28, 2004 amounting to $.03 per basic share compared to a net loss of $.1 million or $.00 per share for the same period in the prior year. The Company recorded sales for the thirteen-week ... Continue reading
Study Shows AutoTrader.com Facilitates $50 Billion in Sales Annually
Company drives 14 percent share of all used vehicle sales in the U.S. ATLANTA, May 12 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announces the results of a major retail transaction study that shows the company is now facilitating more than $50 billion in sales each year, which is 14 percent of ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Announces Results of Its 2004 Annual Stockholder Meeting
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 12 -- Tenneco Automotive announced at its annual meeting yesterday that the company's stockholders re-elected Charles W. Cramb, Timothy R. Donovan, M. Kathryn Eickhoff, Mark P. Frissora, Frank E. Macher, Roger B. Porter, David B. Price, Jr., Dennis G. Severance, and Paul T. Stecko to the company' ... Continue reading
Wescast Industries Inc. Declares Dividend
BRANTFORD, Ontario--May 12, 2004--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) has declared a dividend on its common shares in the amount of $0.12 per common share, and such dividend shall be payable on June 11, 2004, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2004. About Wescast Industries Inc.: Wescast Indu ... Continue reading
Power Chevrolet Irvine Named 2003 GM Dealer of the Year
In recognition for outstanding performance in automotive retailing, Power Chevrolet Irvine has been named by General Motors as a 2003 Dealer of the Year. The award is a rare achievement, given to just 110 of the more than 7,500 authorized GM dealerships nationwide. "This is like winning the Super Bowl of automotive ret ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray NexCup Richmond Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 704-500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Chevy American Revolution 400 Race Advance May 15, 2004, FX Television, 7:00 p.m. ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, p ... Continue reading
Brown Hosts National Highway Safety Program to Save Lives in Roanoke
Mack Trucks' Share the Road Program Visits Roanoke with Life-saving Highway Safety Tips Though up to 72,000 vehicles travel I-81 through Roanoke daily, most automobile drivers are never taught what they can do to avoid initiating an accident with a tractor-trailer. Who: Professional truck drivers, the American Trucking ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Announces Appointment of Todd R. Peters as Chief Financial Officer
WESTMONT, Ill., May 12 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Todd R. Peters as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Barry Kohn who has resigned, to pursue a new business opportunity. Todd joined ATC on March 9, 2004 as the Company's Vice President, Finance. Todd was ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Vacation Costs Down in 2004
Lower Lodging, Meal Costs Offset Higher Gas Prices MINNEAPOLIS, May 12 -- According to AAA, lower lodging and meal costs should help vacationers compensate for record-high gas prices this year. Lodging and dining costs are anticipated to be approximately four percent lower this year than in 2003. This represents the se ... Continue reading
HUMMER Announces Pricing For 2005 H2 SUT
DETROIT - HUMMER today announced the pricing for its new 2005 H2 SUT scheduled to hit dealerships in June. Base level models, which include a sunroof and rear spare tire carrier standard, start at $52,845 MSRP (including destination charge), which is approximately $1,500 less than the 2005 H2 SUV on a comparably equipp ... Continue reading
Reported Heatstroke Deaths Of Children In Parked Vehicles Rise By Nearly 70 Percent
GM, SAFE KIDS Urge Parents And The Public To Take Action, Practice Prevention Warren, Mich. - As temperatures rise this season, General Motors and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign are urging people to be vigilant about preventing heatstroke fatalities among children who are intentionally left or forgotten in, or who gai ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Selling 10.5 Percent Stake in Hyundai and Scaling Back Other Aspects of Partnership
SEOUL, South Korea May 12, 2004; Sang-Hun Choe writing for The AP reported that DaimlerChrysler AG has decided to sell its 10.5 percent stake in South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. and is sharply scaling back other aspects of their 4-year-old partnership, the companies said Wednesday. The two automakers have agreed to "rea ... Continue reading
21st Century Insurance Expands into Illinois; Strong Growth Triggers Expansion into the Midwest
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--May 12, 2004-- Auto Insurance Pioneer Launches Ad Campaign Featuring Chicago Establishments and Unveils "Consumer's Guide" to Buying Auto Insurance 21st Century Insurance Group , a pioneer in direct-to-consumer marketing of personal automobile insurance, has begun selling auto insurance policies ... Continue reading
Applied Dynamics International and I-Logix, Inc. Launch New Test Capabilities for Embedded Systems
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--May 12, 2004--Applied Dynamics International (ADI, Ann Arbor, MI) and I-Logix, Inc. (Andover, MA) announced today that they are partnering to provide a comprehensive solution for development of embedded control systems. ADI, the industry leader in real-time, hardware-in-the-loop simulation and test, a ... Continue reading
Delphi Corporation to Hold Annual Event on May 18
Delphi's top management to discuss growth strategies, technologies and more WHAT: Delphi Corp. will host its sixth annual meeting for institutional investors and security analysts to discuss Delphi's value creation strategies. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) WHO: The event will include ... Continue reading
General Electric Advanced Materials Launches Global Community Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass.--May 12, 2004-- Volunteerism Initiative Marks New Focus in Management Development and Corporate Philanthropy More than 14,000 employees in GE's Advanced Materials division united to improve the lives of thousands of people around the world in its first-ever Global Community Day. This event is the resu ... Continue reading
Native American Business Alliance Honors DaimlerChrysler and General Motors
DETROIT, May 12 -- The Native American Business Alliance (NABA) announced this year's recipients of its most prestigious business awards -- "The Corporation of the Year" and "The Advocate of the Year" -- during its 2004 Conference held on the Santa Ana Pueblo Indian Reservation at the Hyatt Tamaya near Albuquerque, New ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds to Webcast Business Update Presentation on May 13, 2004
DAYTON, Ohio, May 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that it will Webcast its New York presentation for prospective and current investors and financial analysts. The presentation will take place on Thursday, May 13, 2004, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am ET at The St. Regis Hotel in New York, located at 2 E ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--May 12, 2004-- Wohlers Report 2004 also states Stratasys now has highest global installed base of RP systems Stratasys, Inc. today announced it has attained the market leader position in terms of units shipped within the rapid prototyping (RP) industry, according to the recently issued Wohlers Report 2004. ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG and Hyundai Motor Company Announce Realignment of Strategic Alliance
-- Continuation of "World Engine Project" -- Continuation of joint procurement activities -- Termination of commercial vehicle engine alliance and of talks regarding commercial vehicle joint venture -- DaimlerChrysler AG plans to sell 10.5 % stake in Hyundai Motor Company STUTTGART, Germany and SEOUL, Korea, May 12 -- ... Continue reading
Iteris Launches Southern California Personalized Traveler Information System
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 12, 2004--Iteris, Inc., the operating subsidiary of Iteris Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), today announced that it has launched CommuteView(TM), its advanced traveler information service that covers the four-county Los Angeles metropolitan area. CommuteView offers users in the Southern C ... Continue reading
Cars.Com Joins Blue Book Conspiracy - Be Careful Be Very Careful
Partnership With cars.com Extends Reach of Kelley Blue Book Brand IRVINE, Calif., May 12 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) and cars.com have completed a distribution deal which brings Blue Book(TM) values, the nation's most trusted used vehicle value source, to cars.com and its affiliate network of 175 newspaper and te ... Continue reading
CarMax Reduces First Quarter Expectations
RICHMOND, Va., May 12 -- CarMax, Inc. announced today that it is revising both sales and earnings expectations for the first quarter ended May 31, 2004, based on softer than expected sales. * CarMax has lowered first quarter comparable store used unit performance expectations to a range of -2% to -4% from the prior ran ... Continue reading
Contact information The Point toothepoint03@aol.com Press Information: For Immediate Release SUMMIT RACING EQUPIMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS TV SCHEDULE Rock Hill, S.C. â“ (May 11, 2004) The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) heads to the Peach State this weekend for the 24th annual Summit Racing Equipment NH ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Stremme Ready for Richmond Richmond, VA (May 11, 2004) â“ Team TRIMSPA driver David Stremme had not even pulled his car behind the wall at the end of last weekendâ™s race in St. Louis before already thin ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Announces Reorganization
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 11 -- President and Chief Executive Officer Robert "Bob" Cosmai today announced a broad reorganization of Hyundai Motor America affecting many departments as part of a plan to prepare the company for continued growth in the future. The restructuring effort, spearheaded by Hyundai Motor Amer ... Continue reading
Cummins Affirms Plans to Meet Tier 4 Off-Road EPA Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 11, 2004--Cummins Inc. today affirmed its plans to meet the Tier 4 off-road diesel emissions rule, signed today by EPA Administrator Mike Leavitt, and scheduled to take effect beginning in 2008. To achieve the stringent 90 percent reduction in emissions required by the new rule will demand highly in ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Practice Report May 11, 2004
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
Prices Up Effectiveness Down - Network TV and Auto Makers Will Showdown
NEW YORK, May 11, 2004; Michele Gershberg writing for Reuters reported that top advertisers will fire warning shots next week in a showdown with U.S. television networks over buying commercial time, but their discontent over rising prices and falling ratings won't translate yet into a major shift of budgets, ad executi ... Continue reading
Dowler set for NASCAR Truck debut
For immediate release / May 11, 2004 NPP BACKS DOWLER IN NASCAR TRUCK OUTING EMCO Western Series champ set for inaugural Truck race at Mansfield EDMONTON, AB - On Sunday, May 16, reigning CASCAR EMCO Western Series champion and current points leader Kevin Dowler will participate in the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck ... Continue reading
DRIVE YOUR FUTURE: The Mercedes-Benz USA Scholarship Program
First National Program of Its Kind Awards $500,000 to College-Bound Seniors MONTVALE, N.J., May 11 -- In conjunction with National Scholarship Month, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that it has launched a national scholarship program to provide educational assistance to students who will be the first in their ... Continue reading
Faro Technologies Reports Resumption of Executives Stock Option Exercise and Sale Plan
LAKE MARY, Fla., May 11 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today announced that two executive officers intend to resume the process of exercising compensation-related stock options, which they began in September 2003. Simon Raab, President and CEO, is expected to exercise and sell the underlying shares for up to 148,500 stock ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--May 11, 2004-- Commences Tender Offer, Consent Solicitations and Assumption of Finance Subsidiary Debt for Cash Navistar International Corporation announced today it plans to refinance its $250 million 8 percent senior subordinated notes due in 2008. The company said the refinancing is contingent upo ... Continue reading
Oilgear Reports First Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--May 11, 2004--The Oilgear Company today reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The manufacturer of fluid power components and electronic controls posted sales of $21,291,000 for the first quarter of 2004, a 5.3% increase from sales of $20,213,000 for the same period in 2003. ... Continue reading
Summer in Atlanta on Scelzi's mind, not Tony Schumacher
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 7 OF 23 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS ATLANTA DRAGWAY COMMERCE, GA. RACE DATES: May 14-16, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SUMMER CONDITIONS BUT NOT TONY SCHUMACHER ON SCELZI'S MIND COMM ... Continue reading
Winning Atlanta is Bazemore's Main Goal
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 7 OF 23 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS ATLANTA DRAGWAY COMMERCE, GA. RACE DATES: May 14-16, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 WINNING RACES IS BAZEMORE'S NO. 1 GOAL COMMERCE, Ga. (May 11, 2 ... Continue reading
ARAMARK Parks & Resorts Offers Free Gas To Visitors of Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas
PAGE, Ariz.--May 11, 2004--ARAMARK Parks & Resorts today announced a new offer that credits travelers for the cost of automotive fuel when traveling by motor vehicle to Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, America's favorite houseboating destination. The offer applies to individuals traveling from Arizona, California, Utah a ... Continue reading
Alcan abre la primera de dos plantas automovilísticas en Norteamérica
NOVI, Michigan, May 11 -- - La ciudad de Novi, en Michigan, también albergará actividades anfitrionas en el desarrollo del producto El distribuidor de aluminio para automóviles Alcan Automotive comenzó con la primera fase de su plan de expansión en Norteamérica con la reciente apertura de una nueva planta de prod ... Continue reading
As Gas Prices Rise, Truckers Offer Tips to Keep Costs Down
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11 -- When it takes five "Franklins" -- that's $500 -- to fill your 18-wheeler's sidesaddle diesel fuel tanks, a professional truck driver tends to pay close attention to fuel costs and to efficient driving practices. It's getting to be a similar state of affairs for "4-wheelers," too, as the cost ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa, May 11 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.325 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable July 19, 2004 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2004. Bandag, In ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, California, May 11 -- El pionero en transportes ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPZ) ha anunciado hoy que ha firmado un acuerdo de compraventa por valor de 10 millones de dólares con SMART-Automobile LLC para ser el distribuidor en exclusiva en Estados Unidos de su coche 60-MPG. Con precios de gasolina record en ... Continue reading
SANTA ROSA, Kalifornien, May 11 -- Die Firma ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPZ), Vorreiter im Bereich Transport, gab heute die Unterzeichnung einer Einkaufsvereinbarung mit SMART-Automobile LLC in Höhe von US$ 10 Mio. als exklusiver Vertreiber und lizenzierter Hersteller des SMART (3,9 l/100 km) in den USA bekannt. Nachde ... Continue reading
Alcan Opens First of Two North American Automotive Facilities
NOVI, Michigan, May 11 -- - Novi, Michigan, Site Will Also Host Product Development Activities Automotive aluminium supplier Alcan Automotive began the first phase of its North American expansion with the recent opening of its new manufacturing facility in the Detroit area. The plant and a sister facility under constru ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Report 2003 Financial Results
AKRON, Ohio, May 11 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report fourth quarter 2003 financial results and details of its previously announced restatement of financial results for the years 1999-2003 on Wednesday, May 19, followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m. Prior to the call, the company will post th ... Continue reading
-- Who: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Mike Leavitt and Navistar International Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel C. Ustian What: A press conference announcing the testing and development partnership between the EPA and International Truck and Engine Corporation conce ... Continue reading
MN MADD Youth in Action Members Perform Crime Re-Enactment
EDINA, Minn., May 11 -- Minnesota Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Youth In Action (YIA) members will demonstrate against adults providing alcohol to minors on Thursday, May 13, 2004, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Edina Municipal Liquor Store in Edina, MN. As graduation season draws near, YIA members are concerned ... Continue reading
Notice of Conference Call for Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.
BOLOGNA, Italy, May 11 -- You are cordially invited to participate in a teleconference call with the management of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. to review First Quarter 2004 Results, to be issued in a press release on May 14, 2004. The conference call will take place on: Friday, May 14, 2004 10:00 A.M. (New York Time) 3: ... Continue reading
Spike TV Hits the Highway With 'Spike TV's 52 Favorite Cars' - Edgey
Tyrese Hosts Two-Hour Original Special Premieres Sunday May 23 Featuring America's Favorite Rides NEW YORK, May 11 -- Spike TV presents a showcase of men's favorite rides on the road in the original two-hour special, Spike TV's 52 Favorite Cars on Sunday, May 23 (10:00pm -- Midnight). Hosted by singer, actor and car-fa ... Continue reading
Tuesday's Dodge Teleconference with Jamie McMurray and Donnie Wingo
Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Richmond Advance Material 704-975-3232 JAMIE McMURRAY (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) NOTE: McMurray has recorded top-10 finishes in four of the last five races and moved from 19th to 12th in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Standings. The 27-year ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Registers Record-Breaking Traffic
Website Registers Highest Traffic of All-Time; Site Visitors Grow 23% From January '04 to April '04 COSTA MESA, Calif., May 11 -- NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information website, today announced it registered record-breaking online traffic at its website in April -- the highest traffic ever recorded at the site s ... Continue reading
Industry Executives Discuss Sales and Marketing Trends in Today's Global Auto Industry LOS ANGELES, May 11 -- During his keynote address today at Microsoft Corp.'s Automotive Executive Summit, Morgan Stanley's Senior Automotive Analyst and Managing Director Stephen J. Girsky will discuss how technology can provide orig ... Continue reading
Gov. Blagojevich and 21st Century Insurance Launch Statewide Car Seat Safety Partnership
CHICAGO--May 11, 2004-- Events in Chicago, Rockford and Peoria Kick Off Partnership to Promote Compliance with New Illinois Law In a unique Mother's Day collaboration designed to reduce the leading cause of fatalities among children, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of T ... Continue reading
Annual NADA DATA Report: Auto Retail Industry Maintains Strength in 2003
Moderate Sales Growth Expected in 2004 MCLEAN, Va., May 11 -- The nation's franchised new car and truck dealers recorded their fifth strongest year on record in 2003, selling 16.6 million vehicles at a total sales volume of nearly $700 billion, according to NADA DATA, a comprehensive annual analysis compiled by the Nat ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson Stays His Course Preparing for Home Race
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson Stays His Course Preparing for Home Race ACDelco Racing team in search of second win at Atlanta Dragway Sugar Hill, Ga., May 10, 2004 - Approximately twenty miles south of Atlanta Dragway, site of this weekend's Summit R ... Continue reading
Kia Team Captures First Place in Worldwide Auto Tech Skills Competition
After Facing Top Techs From Around the Globe, KMA Brings Home Two Medals and Two Honorable Mentions IRVINE, Calif., May 11 -- Kia Motors America today announced that its team has taken the gold in the 2nd Kia Skill World Cup 2004 technician competition, ranking them as the top Kia Motors Corporation technicians in the ... Continue reading
ZAP Signs US$10 Million Exclusive Distribution Agreement for 60-MPG SMART Car
SANTA ROSA, California, May 11 -- Transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAPZ) announced today that it has signed a US$10 Million purchase agreement with SMART-Automobile LLC to be the exclusive distributor and licensed manufacturer in the United States for its 60-MPG SMART Car(R). With record gas prices hitti ... Continue reading
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