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ACDelco Is Dedicated To Helping Shop Owners Increase Business And Improve Customer Relations

ACDelco Is Dedicated To Helping Shop Owners Increase Business And Improve Customer Relations

GRAND BLANC, MICH. May 13, 2004; ACDelco is helping service center owners increase business and improve their customer relationship through the use of simple technology, illustrating its dedication to their success. The Web-based MechanicNet Customer Retention System (CRS), a service offered to ACDelco Total Service Su ... Continue reading

Chevy SSR To Pace NASCAR Nextel Cup Race For First Time

Chevy SSR To Pace NASCAR Nextel Cup Race For First Time

SSR Will Serve As The Official Pace Vehicle For The Chevy American Revolution 400 DETROIT - Chevrolet has announced that the SSR will pace the Chevy American Revolution 400 held "under the lights" at Richmond International Raceway on May 15. The 2004 Chevy SSR, a unique blend of an open-air roadster and pickup truck, w ... Continue reading

Gas at $2 Bucks Plus Push Buyers to Consider MPG

Gas at $2 Bucks Plus Push Buyers to Consider MPG

DETROIT, May 13, 2004; Michael Ellis writing for Reuteurs reported that more buyers are taking diesel-powered Volkswagens for a test drive; others are trading in their sport utility vehicles for family sedans, or opting for a model with a smaller engine. The recent rise in U.S. gasoline prices to record levels has Amer ... Continue reading

Ford Stockholders Told Green Story in Louisville KY

Ford Stockholders Told Green Story in Louisville KY

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 13, 2004; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. put a positive spin on higher U.S. gasoline prices on Thursday, even though they could hurt sales of some of the gas-thirsty vehicles that generate much of its automotive profits in North America. Ford Chairman and Chief Executive Bill Ford Jr., who ha ... Continue reading

ARCA RE/MAX Test Results, Lowe's

ARCA RE/MAX Test Results, Lowe's

Sherman, Sorenson Lead the March in ARCA RE/MAX Series Testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway for May 27 Quaker Steak & Lube 100 TOLEDO OH (5-13-04) In preparation for the Thursday night, May 27th Quaker Steak & Lube 100, ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran driver Brent Sherman led the way in open testing Wednesday at Lowe's Motor Sp ... Continue reading

Metaldyne Celebrates Record-Breaking Safety Milestone

Metaldyne Celebrates Record-Breaking Safety Milestone

PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 13 -- Metaldyne's Sintered Products facility in Ridgway, Penn., is being recognized for operating over one million man-hours without a lost-time accident. Several dignitaries including State Senator Joe Scarnati, State Representative Dan Surra, Ridgway Mayor James Martin and Elk County Commissioner ... Continue reading

Coggin Automotive Group Partners With Communities In Schools

Coggin Automotive Group Partners With Communities In Schools

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--May 13, 2004-- Program Donates Funds to Help Reduce Drop-Out Rates; Awards High School Graduates With $500 Incentive Coggin Automotive Group, one of the largest automotive retailers in Florida with 19 dealerships, has teamed with Communities In Schools (CIS) of Florida in an effort to help reduce dr ... Continue reading

Scottish Hauliers all Set to Demonstrate Against Fuel Tax Increase

Scottish Hauliers all Set to Demonstrate Against Fuel Tax Increase

WEYBRIDGE, England, May 13 -- Fuel tax currently stands at a 13-year high and, if Chancellor Gordon Brown insists on adding an extra 1.92 pence per litre to duty levels on 1 September, many UK hauliers will, quite simply, come to the end of the road. In order to highlight the crippling taxes being imposed on Britain's ... Continue reading

Urban Media Firm Automotive Rhythms Communications, LLC, has Launched AutomotiveRhythms.com, a One of a Kind Site for Urban Auto Enthusiasts

Urban Media Firm Automotive Rhythms Communications, LLC, has Launched AutomotiveRhythms.com, a One of a Kind Site for Urban Auto Enthusiasts

SILVER SPRING, Md., May 13 -- Automotive Rhythms Communications, LLC, an automotive media and marketing portal that test drives and evaluates new vehicles for urban communities, and links auto companies with emerging markets has launched their web site, www.AutomotiveRhythms.com . Automotive Rhythms is the only company ... Continue reading

Mustang Mania, St. Louis

Mustang Mania, St. Louis

WHAT: The all-new 2005 Ford Mustang will "invade" St. Louis with 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. WHEN: Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 5 p. ... Continue reading

Nextel Calls on Fans to Pick All-Star Competitor; For The First Time, Fans Will Vote-In a Driver For NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge

Nextel Calls on Fans to Pick All-Star Competitor; For The First Time, Fans Will Vote-In a Driver For NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge

RESTON, Va.--May 13, 2004--Nextel Communications Inc. announced today that fans, for the first time, will be able to vote-in a driver for the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway on May 22. NASCAR enthusiasts will be able to vote-in a driver from the NEXTEL Open, the qualifying race for series driv ... Continue reading

Team 7-Eleven Practice Report (May 13, 2004)

Team 7-Eleven Practice Report (May 13, 2004)

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Trans-Am Series Media-Only Area now Active at trans-amseries.com/media.html

Trans-Am Series Media-Only Area now Active at trans-amseries.com/media.html

CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 MEDIA ADVISORY: TRANS-AM SERIES UNVEILS MEDIA SITE INDIANAPOLIS (May 13, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Series is pleased to welcome all members of the media to its new media-only site at www.trans-amseries.com/media.html. The site features copies of this ... Continue reading

XM Satellite Radio Practice Report May 13, 2004

XM Satellite Radio Practice Report May 13, 2004

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Child Passenger Safety Day at over 200 sites across the nation

Child Passenger Safety Day at over 200 sites across the nation

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., May 13, 2004 -- On Saturday, May 15th we will be hosting our fourth annual Child Safety Day at over 200 sites across the nation. The focus of this event is ensuring that children are properly secured in child safety seats or booster seats that are appropriate for their age and size. Many of the sites ... Continue reading

BLACK ENTERPRISE/General Motors Entrepreneurs Conference Highlights for Friday, May 14 at Wyndham Anatole, Dallas

BLACK ENTERPRISE/General Motors Entrepreneurs Conference Highlights for Friday, May 14 at Wyndham Anatole, Dallas

WHAT: The Black Enterprise/General Motors Entrepreneurs Conference WHERE: Wyndham Anatole, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas WHEN: Friday, May 14 8:00 a.m. - Kidpreneurs/Teenpreneurs Conference 4:00 p.m. Presented by Wendy's International Inc., Lalique-Obelisk Rooms The Kidpreneurs Conference gives young people a step-by- ... Continue reading

AAA Honors Eight Safety Patrollers Who Saved Fellow Students' Lives

AAA Honors Eight Safety Patrollers Who Saved Fellow Students' Lives

ORLANDO, Fla.--May 13, 2004--AAA awards its highest national safety honor - "The Lifesaving Medal Award" - to eight school safety patrollers whose heroic, split-second decisions saved their school mates from life-threatening danger. This marks AAA's 55th consecutive year honoring children across the United States who s ... Continue reading

Bad Toys to Acquire Backstreet Design and Paul Herman Hot Rods; Bad Toys Acquisition to Add $1 Million to Its Current Backlog

Bad Toys to Acquire Backstreet Design and Paul Herman Hot Rods; Bad Toys Acquisition to Add $1 Million to Its Current Backlog

KINGSPORT, Tenn.--May 13, 2004--Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI): Highlights: -- Bad Toys to Appoint Donnie Miller As General Manager of the Auto Division Nashville, Tn. Region -- Paul Herman to be the lead designer for Bad Toys' Hot Rods Bad Toys, Inc. (OTCBB:BTOI), a manufacturer and retailer of custom V-twin motorcycles, ... Continue reading

Carroll Shelby International, Inc. Retains Investor Relations Firm

Carroll Shelby International, Inc. Retains Investor Relations Firm

LOS ANGELES, May 13 -- Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CSBI) announced today that it has retained The Pinnacle Group LLC as its investor relations counsel. "We have retained The Pinnacle Group, LLC of New York City as our Investor Relations counsel because of its outstanding track record of enhancin ... Continue reading

CSM Worldwide Honored With the SAE Foundation Supplier Innovation Award For Information and Data

CSM Worldwide Honored With the SAE Foundation Supplier Innovation Award For Information and Data

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 13 -- CSM Worldwide Inc., the leading provider of automotive market intelligence and forecasting, has received the SAE Foundation Supplier Innovation Award in the category of Information and Data. The award, the first ever given in this category, was conferred at the Foundation's annual ban ... Continue reading

Delphi to Present Demo of Patented Structured CAD/CAM Methodologies

Delphi to Present Demo of Patented Structured CAD/CAM Methodologies

Delphi's innovative methodologies, Horizontal Modeling and Digital Process Design, provide best practices for UG and other CAD/CAM designers WHO: David W. Lien, Engineering Services Manager, Delphi Steering Delphi Corp. . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) WHAT: Delphi has developed and fo ... Continue reading

Honda & Civic Tour Give Fans an Interactive Website; Fans Can Download Free Music and Enter to Win a Customized Dashboard Confessional Civic

Honda & Civic Tour Give Fans an Interactive Website; Fans Can Download Free Music and Enter to Win a Customized Dashboard Confessional Civic

VENICE, Calif.--May 13, 2004--Dashboard Confessional announces the launch of civictour.com today, the official Civic Tour 2004 interactive website. Civictour.com will serve as the hub for all tour news updates, tour dates and free limited music downloads. For the first time in tour history, Civic Tour is offering fans ... Continue reading

International Announces Partnership with U.S. EPA To Evaluate New, Low-Cost Diesel Emissions Control Technology

International Announces Partnership with U.S. EPA To Evaluate New, Low-Cost Diesel Emissions Control Technology

MELROSE PARK, Ill.--May 13, 2004-- In-Cylinder NOx Control Could Make Light-Duty Diesel More Viable Commercially International Truck and Engine Corporation and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a partnership to evaluate a new, low-cost diesel emissions control technology that holds great ... Continue reading

Lear Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend

Lear Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 13 -- Lear Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 14, 2004, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading

Lexus of Roseville Uses Stronghold Technologies to Achieve Superior Customer Satisfaction Index -CSI- Scores

Lexus of Roseville Uses Stronghold Technologies to Achieve Superior Customer Satisfaction Index -CSI- Scores

BASKING RIDGE, NJ--May 13, 2004--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system using wireless and Internet technologies for the automotive retail industry, today announced that its technology has contributed to Lexus of Roseville achieving su ... Continue reading

National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

National R.V. Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

PERRIS, Calif., May 13 -- National R.V. Holdings, Inc. announces today the appointment of Joseph W. Hansen as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Thomas J. Martini as Corporate Treasurer. Both positions were previously held by Mark D. Andersen who was recently promoted to Executive Vice President of the Company's ... Continue reading

News Release: Bridgestone/Firestone Maintains Times Square Identi ty

News Release: Bridgestone/Firestone Maintains Times Square Identi ty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE MAINTAINS TIMES SQUARE IDENTITY High-visibility dual-sided billboard reinforces brand strength to consumers and dealers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2004) - For the second year in a row, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC is promo ... Continue reading

Nissan Car Designers Create Furniture for New York's International Contemporary Furniture Fair; Car Designers' Creativity in Furniture Expected to Influence Future Vehicles at Nissan

Nissan Car Designers Create Furniture for New York's International Contemporary Furniture Fair; Car Designers' Creativity in Furniture Expected to Influence Future Vehicles at Nissan

GARDENA, Calif.--May 13, 2004--What happens when car designers create furniture? Find out as Nissan becomes the first car company ever to exhibit at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 15-18, at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City. Those in the furniture world will see how the two worlds of a ... Continue reading

PR: SolarMetric's Kodo JDO Now Provides Management Capability Based on JMX Stan

PR: SolarMetric's Kodo JDO Now Provides Management Capability Based on JMX Stan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SolarMetric's Kodo JDO Now Provides Management Capability Based on JMX Standard Standards-based Support for Management and Monitoring AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2004 -- SolarMetric today announced the availability of a new product called the Kodo Management Console as part of its popular Kodo(TM) JDO ... Continue reading

Reynolds and Reynolds Named Best Customer Service Organization

Reynolds and Reynolds Named Best Customer Service Organization

The American Business Awards(SM) recognizes Reynolds for superior customer service. DAYTON, Ohio, May 13 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of integrated technology solutions and services for automotive retailers, today announced it received top honors in the second annual American Business Awa ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents to Amend Indenture Governing the 11-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009

Tenneco Automotive Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents to Amend Indenture Governing the 11-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009

LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 13 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today, pursuant to its previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation (the "Offer") for any and all of its $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 11-5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009, CUSIP Number 880349AA3 (the "Notes"), that it has receiv ... Continue reading

Visteon Aftermarket Launches New GlassVantage(TM) Network

Visteon Aftermarket Launches New GlassVantage(TM) Network

LIVONIA, Mich., May 13 -- Visteon Corporation marks a major step forward in the growth of the company's Aftermarket Operations with the launch of the GlassVantage(TM) Auto Glass Professional Network. Today's launch includes the announcement of six new members and authorized installers for Visteon's Aftermarket glass pr ... Continue reading

Visteon Radiators Meet the Endurance Challenge of NASCAR(R) Teams

Visteon Radiators Meet the Endurance Challenge of NASCAR(R) Teams

LIVONIA, Mich., May 13 -- The true test for underhood parts is meeting the challenges of temperature and endurance demanded by NASCAR(R) race teams. Visteon Corporation and NASCAR re-signed the agreement for Visteon Aftermarket to be the manufacturer of Officially Licensed NASCAR Performance radiators. (Logo: http://ww ... Continue reading

Klein Tools/Jim Beam Practice Report May 13, 2004

Klein Tools/Jim Beam Practice Report May 13, 2004

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Electronic Stability Control Technology Could Prevent Over 2,100 Rollover Fatalities a Year

Electronic Stability Control Technology Could Prevent Over 2,100 Rollover Fatalities a Year

WASHINGTON, DC - May 13, 2003 -- Confronting the growing concern about increasing fatalities in motor vehicle rollovers, automotive supplier Continental Teves presented evidence today that Electronic Stability Control (ESC) - available technology that enables drivers to retain control in dangerous situations -- should ... Continue reading

A Lamborghini Gallardo for the Italian State Police

A Lamborghini Gallardo for the Italian State Police

Special From TACHNet Affiliate <a href="http://www.AutoIndex.org">AUTOINDEX.ORG& lt;/a> We usually don't feature special editions, but this one is an exception to the rule: for the first time, Italian State Police (Polizia di Stato) will use a Lamborghini Gallardo Police Car. The supercar, in State Police colours, with ... Continue reading

Kia Plans Major Factory in China

Kia Plans Major Factory in China

SEOUL, South Korea May 13, 2004; The AP reported that South Korea's second-largest carmaker, Kia Motors Corp., said Thursday that it will build a US$645 million car-making plant in China's eastern province of Jiangsu by 2006. "The decision to build the plant was based on creating a stronger presence in China that will ... Continue reading

Honda Japan Introduces New Elysion Mini-van

Honda Japan Introduces New Elysion Mini-van

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the introduction of its new flagship minivan, the next-generation, premium 8-passenger Elysion, featuring the most advanced Honda technology and the highest levels of comfort and luxury for all passengers. The Elysion will be available nationwide through Honda&#8217;s automobile de ... Continue reading

Alcan Honored With Ford's World Environmental Leadership Award

Alcan Honored With Ford's World Environmental Leadership Award

DETROIT, May 12 -- Alcan Inc. has received Ford Motor Company's Recognition of Achievement World Excellence Award for its superior performance in 2003. The World Excellence Awards provide annual recognition based on quality, cost and delivery performance. Alcan was honored with a Recognition of Achievement Award for En ... Continue reading

Epic Data Announces the Appointment of New Chairman of its Board of Directors

Epic Data Announces the Appointment of New Chairman of its Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 12, 2004--Epic Data International Inc. (TSX: EKD) today announced the appointment of Mr. Derek Douglas as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective May 12, 2004. Mr. Douglas, who has served as a member of the Epic Data Board for a total of 14 years, was formerly Senior Vice Presiden ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat Reports Record Revenues for Fiscal 2004

Arctic Cat Reports Record Revenues for Fiscal 2004

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 13, 2004--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported that fourth-quarter net sales for the period ended March 31, 2004, increased 26 percent to $140.2 million versus $111.4 million in the same period last year. The company's net loss improved to $1.0 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, compared to ... Continue reading

Avis and Motorola Kick Off Peak Travel Season With National Launch

Avis and Motorola Kick Off Peak Travel Season With National Launch

In and Out of the Car, Consumers Can Travel With Confidence, Ease, and Peace-Of-Mind PARSIPPANY, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., May 13 -- In anticipation of the busy Memorial Day travel weekend when millions of Americans will hit the road, Avis Rent A Car and Motorola today announced completion of the nationwide rollout ... Continue reading

Fancy Floor Mats; Car Carpets You Design to Fit Your Style; The Latest Accessory from www.ggbailey.com

Fancy Floor Mats; Car Carpets You Design to Fit Your Style; The Latest Accessory from www.ggbailey.com

NEW: Oriental Auto Mats with Stark(R) Carpet; Saratoga Car Mats with Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaids NEW YORK, May 13 -- The new automotive trend this year is specialty car carpets that you design exclusively from GG Bailey. You can design your own luxury-weight car and trunk mats from any combination of carpet colors, edg ... Continue reading

Jacobs Receives Contract from Clemson University

Jacobs Receives Contract from Clemson University

PASADENA, Calif.--May 13, 2004--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that they received a contract from Clemson University to provide program management services for Clemson's automotive engineering research and education campus in Greenville, S.C. Officials did not disclose the contract value. Upon full devel ... Continue reading

Media Alert: International Truck and Engine Corporation and EPA Announce Clean Diesel Combustion; Event Date: Thursday, May 13, 2004

Media Alert: International Truck and Engine Corporation and EPA Announce Clean Diesel Combustion; Event Date: Thursday, May 13, 2004

-- 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

New Country Audi to Unveil Renovated Site and Restyled 2005 Audi A6

New Country Audi to Unveil Renovated Site and Restyled 2005 Audi A6

Multi-complex facility works around historic building and Ben Franklin GREENWICH, Conn., May 13 -- In just five years, New Country Audi of Greenwich, Conn., has become a sales leader among the nation's Audi dealers. Now, it is poised to officially launch at 6 p.m. on May 13, a completely refurbished suite of buildings ... Continue reading

Williams Controls Adjusts Second Quarter 2004 Results

Williams Controls Adjusts Second Quarter 2004 Results

PORTLAND, Ore., May 13 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced that it has revised the earnings for the second quarter ended March 31, 2004 that were announced in the May 3, 2004 press release. The revision is the result of a reserve added to cover the anticipated expense resulting from the Company entering into an ... Continue reading

Travelocity's TotalPrice for Cars Named ``Best New Product'' for 2003

Travelocity's TotalPrice for Cars Named ``Best New Product'' for 2003

SOUTHLAKE, Texas--May 13, 2004--Travelocity was awarded a Stevie(TM) Award for Best New Product or Service in The 2004 American Business Awards(SM). The award recognized Travelocity's TotalPrice(SM) for Cars product, which offers comprehensive pricing information for rental car reservations after just one mouse click. ... Continue reading

AutoXray's Line of Automotive Scan Tools and Code Readers

AutoXray's Line of Automotive Scan Tools and Code Readers

TEMPE, Ariz., May 13 -- AutoXray, the leading provider of cost-effective, automotive diagnostic scanners, has the ideal Father's Day gift for dads, grandads or any "Do-it-Yourselfer" on your Father's Day list. The EZ-Scan and EZ-Read line of diagnostic scan tools, developed by automotive diagnostics pioneer AutoXray, a ... Continue reading

Evader Adds Network of 1,200 Dealers in the United States

Evader Adds Network of 1,200 Dealers in the United States

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.--May 13, 2004--Bellevue, Washington-based Evader, Inc. (www.evader.us.) (NASD.OTC: EVDR), the maker of electric high-performance vehicles powered by their leading-edge proprietary technology is pleased to announce that Madami International of Russellville, Arkansas has signed on to import and distrib ... Continue reading

Bosch Proving Grounds Site for RV Safe Driving Program; RV Driving - Different, Not Difficult

Bosch Proving Grounds Site for RV Safe Driving Program; RV Driving - Different, Not Difficult

NEW CARLISLE, Ind., May 13 -- The Good Sam VIP RV Safety Rally is a three-day RV Safety program designed to enhance RVers knowledge and experience behind the wheel of an RV. RVers with all levels of experience are participating in this program, from first timers to seasoned veterans. This year's event is being held at ... Continue reading

Arctic Cat to Build Its First ATV Engine

Arctic Cat to Build Its First ATV Engine

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--May 13, 2004-- New 650 H1 Engine Designed by Arctic Cat; Engine to Become Available on Company's 650 ATV in Late 2004 Arctic Cat Inc. today reported that it has designed and will assemble its first ATV engine, called the 650 H1, which will debut on a new Arctic Cat 650 H1 4x4 Automatic ATV lat ... Continue reading

Key Events in Hyundai Motor-DaimlerChrysler Alliance, Separation

Key Events in Hyundai Motor-DaimlerChrysler Alliance, Separation

SEOUL, March 12, 2004; (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronology of events on the alliance and divorce of DaimlerChrysler AG, the world's fifth-largest carmaker, and Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest automaker: 1981 -- Hyundai Motor and DaimlerChrysler sign a deal on technology alliance. June 26, 2000 -- Hyundai ... Continue reading

COMING TO LEBANON VALLEY JUNE 11TH

COMING TO LEBANON VALLEY JUNE 11TH

PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release May 12, 2004 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 IWS WRESTLING â€&#339;SUDDEN IMPACT” COMING TO LEBANON VALLEY JUNE 11TH WEST LEBANON, NY â€&#8220; Usually the only wrestling you see at Lebanon Valley Speedway is when a driver is trying to take away the position ahead ... Continue reading

College Students Formula SAE Competition Returns to Pontiac, Michigan, May 19-23, 2004

College Students Formula SAE Competition Returns to Pontiac, Michigan, May 19-23, 2004

PONTIAC, Mich., May 12 -- 1500 college students comprising 140 collegiate engineering teams will converge on Pontiac Michigan next week for the annual Formula SAE Competition. Since 1981, the competition has challenged student teams to design & build small formula-style (open-wheel racing) cars and compete with them, m ... Continue reading

Consumers Can Take Action to Save Money at the Gas Pump

Consumers Can Take Action to Save Money at the Gas Pump

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., May 12 -- Every day newspaper, radio and television outlets are talking about record high gas prices. An automotive device called Tornado that harnesses the power of the wind has been helping consumers save 1 to 2 miles per gallon. Tornado is a non-moving, turbine shaped device, which creates ... Continue reading

Edmunds Price Index (EPI) Shows Overall Increase in Vehicle Prices but Large SUV and Truck Prices on the Decline

Edmunds Price Index (EPI) Shows Overall Increase in Vehicle Prices but Large SUV and Truck Prices on the Decline

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 12 -- Edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com/), the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the Edmunds Price Index for new vehicles (EPI-N) increased a dramatic 2.4% to 100.2 from April 2003 to April 2004 (January 2002 = 100.) And, from March 2004 to April 2004, t ... Continue reading

Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host First-Ever Collection of Chrysler Classic, Custom and Concept Vehicles

Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host First-Ever Collection of Chrysler Classic, Custom and Concept Vehicles

WHAT: Inspired Chrysler Design: The Art of Driving A special exhibition featuring extraordinary Chrysler automobiles spanning eight decades WHEN: Thursday, May 27 - Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 WHERE: Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Auburn Hills, Mich. (located at Featherstone and Squirrel Roads on the DaimlerChrysler Complex) VE ... Continue reading

ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Toledo Speedway

ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Toledo Speedway

A Toledo tradition since 1953, the ARCA RE/MAX Series steers homeward this weekend for the running of the Hickory Farms 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway. The Sunday afternoon, May 16 event marks the 55th appearance of the Toledo-based touring series at the renowned half-mile. NASCAR Nextel Cup Ser ... Continue reading

China Economy Too Hot - Power Brown-Outs May Limit Export Production

China Economy Too Hot - Power Brown-Outs May Limit Export Production

DONGGUAN, China, May 13, 2004; Wendy Lim writing for Reuters reported that as temperatures rise in southern Guangdong province, China's export engine, factories are bracing for a long summer of disruptive and costly power cuts. Chow Chun Yu, owner of the Bo Tak Garment Factory, said his plant suffered four or five days ... Continue reading

Pep Boys Reports Sales Increase

Pep Boys Reports Sales Increase

PHILADELPHIA--May 12, 2004--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced the following results for the first quarter ended May 1, 2004. Operating Results First Quarter Sales Sales for the thirteen weeks ended May 1, 2004, were $566,133,000, 10.8% hig ... Continue reading

Klein Tools/Jim Beam Indy 500 Practice Report May 12, 2004

Klein Tools/Jim Beam Indy 500 Practice Report May 12, 2004

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XM Satellite Radio Indy 500 Practice Report May 12, 2004

XM Satellite Radio Indy 500 Practice Report May 12, 2004

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Team 7-Eleven Indy 500 Practice Report (May 12, 2004)

Team 7-Eleven Indy 500 Practice Report (May 12, 2004)

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ArcaEx Indy 500 Practice Report (May 12, 2004)

ArcaEx Indy 500 Practice Report (May 12, 2004)

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New Car Review: 2004 Mazda3 5 Door

New Car Review: 2004 Mazda3 5 Door

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS A few years ago, Mazda invented the sport-compact wagon genre with the introduction of the Protege5. For 2004, as the Mazda lineup continues to change, the Protege is history, replaced by the Mazda3. Does this mean Mazda has given up on the sport-compact wagon? Not a chance. The to ... Continue reading

More than 25 Companies Honored with Supplier Innovation Awards at SAE Foundation Banquet

More than 25 Companies Honored with Supplier Innovation Awards at SAE Foundation Banquet

TROY, Mich., May 12 -- The SAE Foundation Banquet hosted more than 700 attendees who gathered at Ford Field to recognize more than 25 suppliers with Supplier Innovation Awards. In addition, the 2004 Manufacturing Leadership Award was presented to J.T. Battenberg, III, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of ... Continue reading

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