PROVO, Utah--May 24, 2004--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG) announces it attended a workshop on Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Electric Motors hosted by the Monitor Group in Cambridge, Mass. Earlier this year, Raser retained the Monitor Group to participate in the deployment of the commercialization strategy for the ... Continue reading
National Survey Reveals Widespread Interest in Safer Phone Habits for Drivers SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 24 -- A new national survey released today by Plantronics, Inc. shows that 75 percent of respondents wish their friends and family would use a hands-free device such as a headset while driving and talking on a mobile p ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Increases Chassis Production for Fleetwood RV
CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 24 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Spartan Chassis, will be the exclusive supplier of custom diesel chassis for Fleetwood RV's Heritage, American Eagle, Tradition, Revolution, Providence and Excursion models, beginning August 1, 2004. Fleetwood RV is a division of Rive ... Continue reading
Ford Super Duty customers rely on their trucks to get the job done - whether at work or at play. The 2005 Super Duty delivers - with more capability, unsurpassed gas and diesel power, more toughness and useful new features that will make work easier and recreation time more enjoyable. "The original Super Duty proved th ... Continue reading
PR: Sheehan among GS front-runners in Grand-Am Cup debut
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gary Sheehan (415) 652-7903/gary@teamsmr.com Friday May 21, 2004 Thom Wilder (949) 275 5585/twilder3@cox.net Sheehan among GS front-runners in grand-am Cup DEBUT Friday practice report, Mont-Tremblant 250 Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada - Former U.S. Touring Car Championship driver and Gra ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--May 24, 2004--At a meeting held on May 22, 2004, the board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on June 29, 2004, to shareholders of record June 15, 2004. This marks the 146th consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a divide ... Continue reading
AuraGen(R) Power System Selected by Global Oil Field Well Services Company
To Supply Mobile Electrical Power for Modular Equipment Container Systems EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 24 -- Aura Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AURA) today announced that ASEP (Aggreko Special Equipment Productions), a global oil field well services equipment company, has selected the AuraGen(R) to supply mobile electrical ... Continue reading
Bianchi Public Relations to Shine Spotlight On Motor Vehicle Lighting Council Initiatives
TROY, Mich., May 24 -- The Motor Vehicle Lighting Council (MVLC) has named Bianchi Public Relations, Inc. as its public relations agency of record. The announcement was made by Joseph V. Borruso, chairman of MVLC and president and CEO of Hella North America, Inc., and James A. Bianchi, president of the public relations ... Continue reading
CASCAR - MOPAR 250 Rescheduled to May 29
CASCAR Super Series MOPAR 250 Weather pushes MOPAR 250 CASCAR Super Series race back to Saturday, May 29 LONDON, ON - Heavy rain, track flooding and wind damage at Delaware Speedway have caused CASCAR and track officials to further postpone the MOPAR 250 Super Series race. The race has been rescheduled for the evening ... Continue reading
Ford Awards High School Students in Hispanic Communities $150,000 in Educational Scholarships
* Ford Motor Company's 8th Annual Spirit of Accomplishment scholastic essay contest awarded 75 high school seniors living in Hispanic communities a total of $150,000 in academic scholarships. * The top entry, Carolina Villatoro of Dallas, Texas, received a grand prize of a new 2005 Ford Focus. * A complete list of 2004 ... Continue reading
Corporate Restructuring Effectively Completed HONG KONG, May 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Sun Media Group Holdings Ltd. ("Sun Media") announced on May 21 in Hong Kong that it has signed a legally binding memorandum to purchase 60% of FRD Holdings Inc. ("FRD") for HK$50 million, along with an agreement to purchase 100% of ... Continue reading
Harman Becker firma una licencia mundial para la arquitectura inalámbrica patentada de Cellport
BOULDER, Colorado, May 24 -- - Harman Becker firma una licencia mundial para la arquitectura inalámbrica patentada de Cellport; el sistema se instalará en los modelos de Audi de 2004 - Se autoriza la comercialización de la arquitectura de telemática personal Plug & Play a un líder en sistemas de audio integrado de ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colorado, May 24 -- - Lizenzvergabe der Plug&Play-Personal-Telematics-Technologie von Cellport an führenden Hersteller für integrierte Audiosysteme der Spitzenklasse Cellport Systems, Urheber des weltweiten Mobilfunk-Patent-Portfolios für Personal-Telematics-Technologie, gab bekannt, dass Harman Becker Auto ... Continue reading
Holtom victorious in American GT Series!
For immediate release; May 23, 2004 Holtom victorious in American GT Series! Control Microsystems SCADAPack Corvette driver Jim Holtom wins at Mosport MOSPORT ONTARIO - Ottawa racer Jim Holtom completed his clean sweep of the Victoria Day Weekend American GT Series event, by winning the first ever Canadian round of the ... Continue reading
Warm Weather Marks Renewed Consumer Interest in Ever-Changing Sunroof Options DETROIT, May 24 -- With the return of warm weather to Southeast Michigan, thousands of sun- and sky-loving motorists will be in the market for the latest sunroofs. This leading vehicle option not only adds a fresh dimension to daily commutes ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Launches SmartBiz(TM) Program Aimed at Small Business Customers
TULSA, Okla., May 24 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today that it is rolling out a new program called SmartBiz(TM), aimed at small and medium-sized businesses seeking a greater value for their travel dollar. Designed specifically for these business customers, Sm ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--May 24, 2004--Despite continued record-breaking gas prices in the past couple of months, the Automobile Club of Southern California is predicting a 3 percent increase in the number of holiday travelers this Memorial Day weekend. About 4.9 million Californians -- and 3.05 million Southern Californians -- ar ... Continue reading
Citizens Group Cautions Against Dangers of Drug Impaired Driving During Summer Travel Season
Many Common Medications May be a Threat Behind the Wheel MILWAUKEE, May 24 -- Leading consumer advocacy group Citizens AgaiNst Drug Impaired Drivers (CANDID) today alerted Americans about the dangers of drug impaired driving as the summer road travel season begins this Memorial Day weekend. CANDID is a non-profit organ ... Continue reading
Thomson Delmar Learning to Distribute CDX Global Products
Partnership offers wider selection to automotive technicians and instructors ALBANY, N.Y., May 24 -- Thomson Delmar Learning, a leader in educational resources for lifelong learning and part of The Thomson Corporation , today announced a distribution agreement with CDX Global, a provider of comprehensive automotive tra ... Continue reading
Automotive Site to Offer Advertisers Customized Audience Segments
NEW YORK--May 24, 2004--Revenue Science, the premier provider of customized audience segments for Web publishers and advertisers, announced today that Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), the No. 1 automotive information site according to Nielsen//NetRatings and J.D. Power and Associates, will use its full-service behavioral ta ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colorado, May 24 -- - Cellport's Plug & Play Personal Telematics Architecture Licensed to High-End Integrated Audio Systems Leader Cellport Systems, creator of the wireless phone Personal Telematics patent portfolio, announced Harman Becker Automotive Systems Gmbh, a division of Harman International , has sign ... Continue reading
They May Have Quality But They Can't Float: Ship Collision Sinks 3,000 Hyundai Cars Off Singapore
May 24, 2004; Bae Keun-min writing for the Korea Times reported that a ship carrying 3,000 vehicles of Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors and 1,000 second-hand Japanese cars to Europe sank at midnight Saturday after colliding with an oil tanker offshore of southern Singapore, Hyundai said on Sunday. The tanker MT Kaminesan c ... Continue reading
NASCAR's Stewart Makes Indy Appearance
INDIANAPOLIS May 23, 2004; Michael Marot writing for the AP reported that Tony Stewart's push to make this year's Indianapolis 500 started as a joke. It ended Sunday with Stewart standing in a white driver's suit on pit road, determined to return to Indianapolis next May. "I want to be in it more than you can imagine r ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from S.R.C.A. Dragstrip in Great Bend, Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION S.R.C.A. DRAGSTRIP, GREAT BEND, KANSAS SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2004 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 MEYER, CHESTERMAN GRAB WINS IN GREAT BEND GREAT BEND, Kan. - Randy Meyer out of Spring Hill, Kan., and Cy Chesterman of Sioux City, Iowa, g ... Continue reading
BUDDY LAZIER LEADS CHEVY QUALIFIERS ON INDY 500 BUMP DAY
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BUDDY LAZIER LEADS CHEVY QUALIFIERS ON INDY 500 BUMP DAY INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2004 - Led by 1996 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier, three more Chevrolet-powered drivers qualified for the 88th running of the Indianapolis 500 ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION FAMOSO RACEWAY, BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2004 Contact: George Phillips, NHRA (626) 327-0480 Hudson, Capps Take Surprising Wins at Famoso BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Neither Don Hudson nor Jon Capps where on the long lists of probable wi ... Continue reading
Scelzi sets top-speed record of 330.55 in Joliet
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 NHRA ROUTE 66 NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY JOLIET, ILL. RACE DATES: May 21-23, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI TAKES HOME NATIONAL TOP SPEED RECORD IN JOLIET JOLIET, Ill. (May 23, 2004) - Gary Sce ... Continue reading
BOURDAIS WINS AT MONTERREY, TAKES PTS. LEAD
Monterrey, Mexico — Sebastien Bourdais (No. 2 McDonald’s Ford) had some unfinished business to take care of with the 2.104-mile road course at Monterrey, Mexico’s Fundidora Park heading into this weekend’s Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford event. Bourdais sat on the ... Continue reading
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