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Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Pruett and Papis Give Lexus First Prototype Win; Move Into Rolex Series Championship Lead

Pruett and Papis Give Lexus First Prototype Win; Move Into Rolex Series Championship Lead

MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, May 25 -- After dominating early, the CompUSA Lexus Riley driven by Scott Pruett and Max Papis had to rally late in the race to take the lead on the way to winning the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont- Tremblant and give Lexus its first-ever Rolex Series Daytona Prototype victory. Not only did Lexus ear ... Continue reading

Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS Chosen by PEIKER acustic for In-Car Electronics Programs; Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit to be First Development Project

Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS Chosen by PEIKER acustic for In-Car Electronics Programs; Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit to be First Development Project

DETROIT--May 25, 2004--Green Hills Software Inc., the market leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), today announced that its INTEGRITY RTOS and MULTI software development environment have been selected by leading in-vehicle communications supplier PEIKER acustic Inc., to form the software backbone o ... Continue reading

Volvo S60,V70,XC70 Updated

Volvo S60,V70,XC70 Updated

As well as a host of detail interior enhancements and exterior design refreshments, the new Volvo S60, V70 and XC70 making their debut at The Sunday Times Motor Show Live, also offer significant safety, convenience, performance and dynamic improvements. Power and Torque Increased for T5 The T5 engine available in the S ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Sued By Another Investors Group

DaimlerChrysler Sued By Another Investors Group

PHILADELPHIA, May 25, 2004; Jon Hurdle writing for Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler has been hit by a third lawsuit claiming that the 1998 deal that formed the German-American automaker cheated investors out of billions of dollars because it was deceptively billed as a "merger of equals" rather than a takeover. Th ... Continue reading

Lexus College Grad Program Helps Customers Slip into Dream Cars Lexus Offers $750 College Rebate

Lexus College Grad Program Helps Customers Slip into Dream Cars Lexus Offers $750 College Rebate

May 25, 2004 -- Torrance CA -- Thanks to a comprehensive incentive program, students graduating from college can open the door to a Lexus and drive into their futures in style. Effective June 1, Lexus will offer eligible college graduates a $750 rebate on any new or Certified Pre-Owned Lexus vehicle. For those customer ... Continue reading

dodge teleconference with Ryan Newman and Matt Borland

dodge teleconference with Ryan Newman and Matt Borland

Tuesday, May 25, 2004. Ray Cooper Dodge Motorsports Teleconference Clear!Blue Nextel Challenge Recap, Coca-Cola 600 Advance 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) NASCAR NEXTEL CHALLENGE RECAP, COCA-COLA 600 OUTLOOK "We're looking for one spot better in the 600. Obviously, we had a great race car (in NASCAR NEX ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group President Dieter Zetsche Says North American Automotive Industry is Reinventing Itself to Stay Competitive in 21st Century

Chrysler Group President Dieter Zetsche Says North American Automotive Industry is Reinventing Itself to Stay Competitive in 21st Century

* North American auto industry is evolving, not faltering * Strong business processes, cost reduction and large-scale product offensive will keep Chrysler Group on top * Cites Illinois' stake in the auto industry CHICAGO, May 25 -- Dieter Zetsche, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chrysler Group, today procl ... Continue reading

Marcos Engineering presenta el TSO, su nuevo vehículo deportivo

Marcos Engineering presenta el TSO, su nuevo vehículo deportivo

BIRMINGHAM, Inglaterra, May 25 -- - Un nuevo estilo expresivo y una relación precio/prestaciones sin precedentes serán las bazas de su nuevo vehículo biplaza Marcos Engineering Ltd (Marcos) se complace al anunciar el nuevo modelo Marcos TSO, que se presentará en el Sunday Times Motorshow en el National Exhibition C ... Continue reading

Valeo Announces Senior Appointments in Strategy, Human Resources and Finance

Valeo Announces Senior Appointments in Strategy, Human Resources and Finance

PARIS, May 25 -- Valeo today announced five senior executive nominations at Group level. Vice President Strategy -- Bernard Clapaud is appointed Group Vice President, Strategy. He was previously Vice President, Climate Control Branch. In this newly created post, Bernard Clapaud is responsible for identifying and co-ord ... Continue reading

C.A.C. Media & Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announce USB Peripheral Support

C.A.C. Media & Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announce USB Peripheral Support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE C.A.C. Media and Video Without Boundaries(TM) Announce USB Peripheral Support for Its MediaREADY(TM) Convergence Software Suite New USB 1.0 and 2.0 Capability Will Enable Users to Connect Wide Range of Entertainment, Storage, and Control Devices to MediaREADY(TM) Convergent Internet DVD/CD Player ... Continue reading

Automotive Women's Alliance Annual Summer Panel Event, June 8, 2004

Automotive Women's Alliance Annual Summer Panel Event, June 8, 2004

-- The Automotive Women's Alliance (AWA) annual summer panel event "Recognizing the Value of Women as Executive Board Members" will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at the Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison Ave., Detroit, MI. (This is a cooperative event with the Michigan Women's Directory) Dr. Lillian Bauder, Vice Presid ... Continue reading

Baldor Electric Company Announces Technological and Sales Agreement With Tech.Full Industry Company, Ltd. of China

Baldor Electric Company Announces Technological and Sales Agreement With Tech.Full Industry Company, Ltd. of China

FORT SMITH, Ark., May 25 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced that it has entered into a technological and sales agreement with Tech.Full Industry Company, Ltd., a manufacturer of induction line ... Continue reading

Before You Hit the Road, Hit the Pump - Then Hit it Again; Checking Tire Pressure Could Save $24 Million This Holiday

Before You Hit the Road, Hit the Pump - Then Hit it Again; Checking Tire Pressure Could Save $24 Million This Holiday

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) urges Americans to hit both pumps -- the gas pump and the air pump -- at the service station this holiday weekend. Keeping tires properly inflated increases fuel efficiency and makes your car safer. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drivers can ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation to Supply Fluid-Transfer Systems to Renault

Dana Corporation to Supply Fluid-Transfer Systems to Renault

BARCELONA, Spain, May 25 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has been selected to supply four different fluid-transfer systems for a future Renault platform. The total value of the contract is an estimated $60 million. The announcement was made at the 2004 Federation Internationale des Societes d'Ingenieurs des ... Continue reading

Terry Borcheller - Mont-Tremblant race

Terry Borcheller - Mont-Tremblant race

Québec podium Terry Borcheller was happy with his third-place finish in the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant (Qué.) on Sunday, after a tough six-hour race. Borcheller, of Gainesville, Ga., teamed with Andy Pilgrim of Delray Beach, Fla., to put the No. 54 Bell Motorsports Pontiac-powered Doran ... Continue reading

Top ten finish for young french rookie in his second race

Top ten finish for young french rookie in his second race

This is the backup text to a formatted email. Because your mail program is not accepting the formatted version, you need to either click on the following link, or copy it to your browser to see this report. You can also notify the sender that this email was not compatible with your email program and request that future ... Continue reading

Armor Enterprises Appoints Dr. A. Goodarzi To Its Advisory Board.

Armor Enterprises Appoints Dr. A. Goodarzi To Its Advisory Board.

SOLANA BEACH, CA, May 25 -- Armor Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB: ARME). Armor Enterprises Inc. and its Board of Directors are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. A. Goodarzi Ph.D., P.E. of Southern California to the company's Advisory Board. Dr. Goodarzi brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to Arm ... Continue reading

RCAI & North American Systems Inc. Announce Record Orders In May

RCAI & North American Systems Inc. Announce Record Orders In May

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--May 25, 2004--RCAI (Reclamation Consulting & Applications Inc.) (OTCBB:RCAA) and its U.S. distributor, North American Systems Inc., announced record orders for the month of May 2004. North American Systems Inc. is currently supplying more than 50 ALDEROX(TM) ASA-12(TM) application systems to custom ... Continue reading

AAA Texas' Talking Car Teaches Houston Students about Importance of Traffic Safety; Otto the Auto Uses Fun to Grab Students' Attention

AAA Texas' Talking Car Teaches Houston Students about Importance of Traffic Safety; Otto the Auto Uses Fun to Grab Students' Attention

-- WHAT: Otto the Auto is a traffic safety awareness program for K-2 students provided free of charge to schools by AAA Texas. The three-foot-tall, brightly painted talking car will visit more than 1,000 elementary students in Houston May 25th, to conduct interactive discussions about traffic safety. WHEN: Tuesday, May ... Continue reading

Acer America Laps the Competition with Newest Ferrari Notebook

Acer America Laps the Competition with Newest Ferrari Notebook

SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 25, 2004-- Ferrari 3200 Offers Increased Horsepower with Mobile AMD Athlon(TM) 64 Processor and Next-Generation ATI Graphics Acer(R) America Corporation, an official supplier to the Scuderia Ferrari racing team and one of the leading worldwide suppliers of laptop PC solutions, today introduced the ... Continue reading

ANSYS Breaks Engineering Simulation Solution Barrier

ANSYS Breaks Engineering Simulation Solution Barrier

Solves a 111 Million Degree of Freedom structural analysis model; Milestone demonstrated at 2004 International ANSYS Conference SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., May 25 -- ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that it has become the ... Continue reading

Budget Travel Teams Up With Budget Rent A Car to Offer Tips for 'Traveling Large for Less'

Budget Travel Teams Up With Budget Rent A Car to Offer Tips for 'Traveling Large for Less'

Renters Receive Special Subscription Offer and More NEW YORK and PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 25 -- Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced an exclusive partnership to offer readers and renters a way to "Travel Large for Less." Beginning with the June issue, Budget Travel wil ... Continue reading

Chariot Manufacturing Announces Progress in Dealer Program

Chariot Manufacturing Announces Progress in Dealer Program

BARTOW, Fla., May 25 -- American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AACS) today updated progress in the Dealer Program of Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary. Steven D. Smith, President of Chariot, stated, "We believe that our strategy to develop a dealer network for Chariot Trailers w ... Continue reading

Equitant and Visteon Sign Global Business Service Agreement

Equitant and Visteon Sign Global Business Service Agreement

STAMFORD, Conn.--May 25, 2004-- Multi-year agreement aimed at delivering results in working capital, cost and customer satisfaction for global automotive supplier Equitant announced today that it has signed an agreement with Visteon Corporation , one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, to manage key Order-To-C ... Continue reading

Hotels.com's Road Trips Steers Travelers to Great Summer Vacations

Hotels.com's Road Trips Steers Travelers to Great Summer Vacations

Hotels.com Offers a Gasoline Rebate as Travelers Hit the Road DALLAS, May 25 -- As summer vacation planning starts to heat up with the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend and 4th of July holidays, Hotels.com's Road Trips is a great way for travelers to plan, research and book a great summer adventure. And to help with rising ... Continue reading

Information Builders Announces WebFOCUS Controls for BEA WebLogic Workshop

Information Builders Announces WebFOCUS Controls for BEA WebLogic Workshop

Controls Can Allow BEA Developers to Incorporate Powerful WebFOCUS Functionality Into Applications NEW YORK, May 25 -- Information Builders, the leader in enterprise business intelligence (BI) solutions and real-time Web reporting, today announced the availability of WebFOCUS controls for BEA WebLogic Workshop(TM) 8.1 ... Continue reading

Latitude Consulting Group Outlines Unfilled e-Business Needs

Latitude Consulting Group Outlines Unfilled e-Business Needs

Auto-e Conference Highlights IT and Product Lifecycle Management TROY, Mich., May 25 -- Latitude Consulting Group, Inc., an e- business consultancy, attended this year's Auto-e Conference hosted by University of Michigan Engineering Center for Professional Development. The conference was held at the Management Educatio ... Continue reading

Lexus College Grad Program Helps Customers Slip Into Dream Cars

Lexus College Grad Program Helps Customers Slip Into Dream Cars

Lexus Offers $750 College Rebate, One of the Top in the Industry TORRANCE, Calif., May 25 -- Thanks to a comprehensive incentive program, students graduating from college can open the door to a Lexus and drive into their futures in style. Effective June 1, Lexus will offer eligible college graduates a $750 rebate on an ... Continue reading

Mitchell Launches UltraMate ''Premier Suite'' to Optimize Appraisal Workflow for Collision Repair Shops

Mitchell Launches UltraMate ''Premier Suite'' to Optimize Appraisal Workflow for Collision Repair Shops

SAN DIEGO--May 25, 2004-- Integrated and full-featured solution enables shops to process claims faster, more easily and enhance relationships with insurance partners Mitchell International, Inc., a leading provider of information and workflow solutions to the automotive insurance claims industry, today introduced Ultra ... Continue reading

Mustang Mania, Boston Style

Mustang Mania, Boston Style

WHAT: A rare sighting of the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang highlights the Boston area stop of the 10,000-mile, round-the-country, Great American Pony Tour II Wednesday and Thursday, May 26-27. View 40 years of automotive history "on the hoof" from club members' 1965 Mustangs to the all-new 2005 model. * 25 classic Mustangs ... Continue reading

Onex Subsidiary, Commercial Vehicle Group, Files Initial Public Offering

Onex Subsidiary, Commercial Vehicle Group, Files Initial Public Offering

TORONTO--May 25, 2004--Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX) announced today that its subsidiary, Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ("Commercial Vehicle Group"), which includes the combined operations of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. and Trim Systems, Inc., has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Co ... Continue reading

Raser Technologies Applies to American Stock Exchange

Raser Technologies Applies to American Stock Exchange

PROVO, Utah--May 25, 2004--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTC BB: RSTG) announces that it has filed an application to be listed on the American Stock Exchange. Raser Technologies' CEO, Kraig Higginson, remarked, "Raser is taking the necessary steps to meet the qualification requirements to be included on the exchange. Our co ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Continues to Win CorporateCare(TM) Customers

Rolls-Royce Continues to Win CorporateCare(TM) Customers

GENEVA, May 25 -- Rolls-Royce's CorporateCare(TM) -- corporate aviation's most comprehensive engine care program -- has booked 76 new orders with customers worldwide worth over $152 million in the past 12 months. Rolls-Royce has more than 315 aircraft under CorporateCare or other flight hour agreements, with contract v ... Continue reading

Shiloh Industries Reports 2004 Second Quarter and First-Six Months Results

Shiloh Industries Reports 2004 Second Quarter and First-Six Months Results

CLEVELAND, May 25 -- Shiloh Industries, Inc. today reported results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2004. For the second quarter ended April 30, 2004, the Company reported sales of $179.8 million compared to sales of $160.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2003, an increase of 12.1%. Net income f ... Continue reading

SmarTire Announces $15 Million Standby Equity Distribution Agreement

SmarTire Announces $15 Million Standby Equity Distribution Agreement

Agreement enables the Company to pursue business opportunities on a global basis www.smartire.com OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, May 25 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that the Company has signed a $15 Million Standby Equity Distribution Agreement with Cornell Capital Partners LP. This financial instr ... Continue reading

Thunderbirds-Are-Go! as Ford Gives Visitors a Taste of the Hit Film to Come

Thunderbirds-Are-Go! as Ford Gives Visitors a Taste of the Hit Film to Come

-- Thunderbirds-are-go! as Ford will have their largest ever stand at the British International Motor Show in Birmingham's NEC this year built around a huge 'Tracy Island' set from the summer blockbuster. The actual cars from the Thunderbirds film will also be on display, including Lady Penelope's FAB 1 pink limousine. ... Continue reading

Tower Automotive Closes New Senior Secured Credit Facilities and Convertible Senior Debenture Offering

Tower Automotive Closes New Senior Secured Credit Facilities and Convertible Senior Debenture Offering

NOVI, Mich.--May 25, 2004-- Announces Redemption of 5.0% Convertible Subordinated Notes due August 1, 2004 Tower Automotive, Inc. announced that the closings of its new senior secured credit facilities, consisting of (i) a first lien secured facility comprising a $50 million revolving credit facility and a $375 million ... Continue reading

Toyota Recognizes Visteon Automotive Systems India with Two Awards

Toyota Recognizes Visteon Automotive Systems India with Two Awards

DEARBORN, Mich., May 25 -- Visteon Corporation was honored recently with two awards at the annual Toyota Supplier Conference in Bangalore, India. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Toyota Kirloskar Motors recognized Visteon Automotive Systems India Private Limited (VASI) for Zero PPM (part ... Continue reading

Transpro Named as MAWDI, Inc. Radiator and Condenser Supplier

Transpro Named as MAWDI, Inc. Radiator and Condenser Supplier

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--May 25, 2004--Transpro, Inc. (AMEX: TPR) announced today that it has been named as the supplier of the radiator and air conditioning condenser programs for Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor, Inc. (MAWDI), based in Tonawanda, NY. Under the agreement, Transpro will supply MAWDI with its Ready-Rad(R) ... Continue reading

Valeo Announces Senior Appointments in Strategy, Human Resources and Finance

Valeo Announces Senior Appointments in Strategy, Human Resources and Finance

PARIS, France, May 25 -- Valeo today announced five senior executive nominations at Group level. Vice President Strategy - Bernard Clapaud is appointed Group Vice President, Strategy. He was previously Vice President, Climate Control Branch. In this newly created post, Bernard Clapaud is responsible for identifying and ... Continue reading

Visteon to Share its Expertise at Ergonomics International Congress in Guanajuato, Mexico

Visteon to Share its Expertise at Ergonomics International Congress in Guanajuato, Mexico

MEXICO CITY, May 25 -- Visteon Corporation , a world leader in automotive integrated systems and components, will share its expertise in ergonomics during the sixth annual Ergonomics International Congress, May 26-29 in Guanajuato, Mexico. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Arnold Love, gl ... Continue reading

ZAP Hires Yuan Wang as Manager of Information Systems to Create Website in Chinese

ZAP Hires Yuan Wang as Manager of Information Systems to Create Website in Chinese

SANTA ROSA, Calif., May 25 -- Advanced technology vehicle company ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) announced today that it has hired Mrs. Yuan Wang as Manager of Information Systems. Born in China, Mrs. Wang is assisting ZAP in the creation of a Chinese-language website to expand the Company's business plan in China. Mrs. ... Continue reading

Marcos Engineering Announces the New 'TSO' Sportscar

Marcos Engineering Announces the New 'TSO' Sportscar

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 25 -- -Expressive New Style and Unprecedented Price/Performance in a New 2 Seater Marcos Engineering Ltd ("Marcos") is pleased to announce the new Marcos TSO roadcar -- making its debut at the Sunday Times Motorshow at the National Exhibition Centre In Birmingham. This two seat open top sports ... Continue reading

Paymentech Survey Reveals Gas Prices No Deterrent to Memorial Day Travel; Most Travelers Say They'll Hit the Road

Paymentech Survey Reveals Gas Prices No Deterrent to Memorial Day Travel; Most Travelers Say They'll Hit the Road

DALLAS--May 25, 2004--Steep gas prices are not keeping Americans off the road this Memorial Day weekend, a new survey reveals. In fact, two-thirds of those traveling this year say they will travel just as far -- or farther -- as they did last year, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults questioned last week. The su ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation to Supply Fluid-Transfer Systems to Renault

Dana Corporation to Supply Fluid-Transfer Systems to Renault

BARCELONA, Spain, May 25 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has been selected to supply four different fluid-transfer systems for a future Renault platform. The total value of the contract is an estimated US$60 million. The announcement was made at the 2004 Federation Internationale des Societes d'Ingenieurs d ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Makes the Stretch to Become More Flexible in Toledo

Chrysler Group Makes the Stretch to Become More Flexible in Toledo

- 21st century technology built into century-old plant - Zero loss of production achieved during Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimited launch - High quality levels result in pull-ahead of dealer shipments - Chrysler Group continues investment in urban America TOLEDO, Ohio, May 25 -- Building the 2004 1/2 Jeep(R) Wrangler Unlimite ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation distribuirá sistemas de transferencia de fluidos a Renault

Dana Corporation distribuirá sistemas de transferencia de fluidos a Renault

BARCELONA, May 25 -- Dana Corporation ha anunciado hoy que ha sido seleccionada para distribuir cuatro sistemas distintos de transferencia de fluidos para la futura plataforma Renault. El valor total del contrato se estima en aproximadamente 60 millones de dólares. El anuncio se hizo en la Conferencia Mundial de Autom ... Continue reading

ESPN, Jim Russell Launch New Motorsports Brand; ESPN Russell Racing Schools Put Racing Fans in Driver's Seat

ESPN, Jim Russell Launch New Motorsports Brand; ESPN Russell Racing Schools Put Racing Fans in Driver's Seat

BRISTOL, Conn. & SONOMA, Calif.--May 25, 2004--ESPN, the Worldwide Leader in Sports, and Jim Russell Racing Drivers School, the pioneer and premier name in racing and driving instruction, announced today they have created the ESPN Russell Racing Schools. The ESPN Russell Racing Schools will introduce a wider cross sect ... Continue reading

2004 Telematics Update Award Nominees

2004 Telematics Update Award Nominees

Telematics Update announced the thirty finalists for the Telematics Awards 2004 to be held during the Telematics Detroit Conference and Exhibition on May 25-26. After an overwhelming response in nominations for the second international Telematics Awards, the independent panel of judges had the difficult task of narrowi ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Wins Award for Automotive Cataloging Excellence for Third Straight Year

Federal-Mogul Wins Award for Automotive Cataloging Excellence for Third Straight Year

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 25, 2004--For the third consecutive year, Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) has received a National Catalog Managers Association President's Award for excellence in application data maintenance and electronic parts cataloging. The award was presented during the annual NCMA conference in Orl ... Continue reading

TRW Automotive Announces Next Generation Steering Systems

TRW Automotive Announces Next Generation Steering Systems

LIVONIA, Mich., May 25 -- TRW Automotive today unveiled its next generation electrically powered hydraulic steering (EPHS) system developed to support vehicle manufacturers applying such systems to larger vehicles. A TRW Automotive subsidiary has secured contracts for the new generation system with two major European v ... Continue reading

National Semiconductor Introduces Next-Generation Connectivity Processors for Embedded Automotive Applications

National Semiconductor Introduces Next-Generation Connectivity Processors for Embedded Automotive Applications

Complete Solutions and Design Flexibility Address Telematics, Information and Entertainment Applications in Cars TELEMATICS Conference, DETROIT, May 25 -- National Semiconductor Corporation today announced four next-generation connectivity processors that provide an easy, cost-effective way to connect different types o ... Continue reading

Porsche(R) to Inspect Cayenne(R) Rear Seat Belt Buckles

Porsche(R) to Inspect Cayenne(R) Rear Seat Belt Buckles

ATLANTA, May 25 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. today announced it will inspect 20,198 Porsche Cayenne sport utility vehicles sold in the United States and Canada to determine the condition of the pins that hold the rear seat belt buckles in place. There is a possibility that the pins linking the belt buckles to th ... Continue reading

CCC Information Services Inc.: 1995 Saturn SL Tops Most Stolen Vehicle List; Acura, Honda Dominate Top 25

CCC Information Services Inc.: 1995 Saturn SL Tops Most Stolen Vehicle List; Acura, Honda Dominate Top 25

CHICAGO--May 25, 2004--According to CCC Information Services Inc.'s 2003 most stolen vehicle report, one of every 200 registered 1995 Saturn SL's were stolen last year, making it 2003's most stolen vehicle. The 1998 Acura Integra and 1994 Saturn SL ranked as the second and third most stolen vehicles respectively. CCC, ... Continue reading

Hitachi, TOKICO and Hitachi Unisia Automotive Sign Merger Agreement

Hitachi, TOKICO and Hitachi Unisia Automotive Sign Merger Agreement

TOKYO--May 25, 2004--Hitachi, Ltd. ('Hitachi'), TOKICO LTD. ('TOKICO') and Hitachi Unisia Automotive, Ltd. ('Unisia') announced that they have signed a merger agreement today. This agreement is based on merger memorandum of understanding dated March 26, 2004. ... Continue reading

Ford, Features Smartnav

Ford, Features Smartnav

CRANFIELD, England, May 25 -- Ford Motor Company Limited has added the Smartnav satellite navigation system by Trafficmaster to its range of Supplier Branded Accessories for fitment on all Ford models. Smartnav will be available across the Ford dealership network in the UK from 7th June 2004. Ford has consistently seen ... Continue reading

Americans Take to the Road: 101 Deadliest Days on the Road and How to Survive Them

Americans Take to the Road: 101 Deadliest Days on the Road and How to Survive Them

RE: NEW REPORT/May 26 News Conference A soon-to-be released (May 26) national research report could save your readers/viewers' lives. We think this is the top consumer-safety news story leading into Memorial Day weekend. Drive for Life partners Volvo Cars of North America, AAA Motor Club, Partners for Highway Safety, t ... Continue reading

Memorial Day Fuel Saving Tips

Memorial Day Fuel Saving Tips

Record Gas Prices Make it Perfect Time to 'Be Car Care Aware' BETHESDA, Md., May 25 -- With the Memorial Day Holiday weekend upon us and the summer vacation season fast approaching; there is no better time to "Be Car Care Aware" about your vehicle. Record gas prices are expected to rise even more during the summer mont ... Continue reading

Ballard Fuel Cell Product Receives Two Frost & Sullivan Awards

Ballard Fuel Cell Product Receives Two Frost & Sullivan Awards

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 25, 2004-- Nexa(R) RM Series Named 2004 Energy Product of the Year and 2004 Alternative Technology of the Year Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) received two Frost & Sullivan Awards at the Annual Excellence in Industrial Technology Awards Ceremony in Miami, Florida on May 19. The Nexa(R) ... Continue reading

When Couples Hit the Road, Relationships Hit the Rocks

When Couples Hit the Road, Relationships Hit the Rocks

New Research Highlights Gender Battle Behind the Wheel REDMOND, Wash., May 25 -- Buckle up; if you hit the road this summer with that special someone, you could be in for a bumpy ride. Nearly 80 percent of male drivers and half of female drivers say they have a better sense of direction than their significant other, ac ... Continue reading

Experts Available on Ultra Clean Fuels and EPA Diesel Mandate

Experts Available on Ultra Clean Fuels and EPA Diesel Mandate

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 25 -- With the recent signing of new federal standards to slash soot from diesel engines, and with persistently high energy costs and the ongoing debate over how to economically achieve compliance with new environmental regulations, experts are available for comment and analysis of commercially via ... Continue reading

Website Now Enables Drivers to Pay to Search For Lowest Gas Prices

Website Now Enables Drivers to Pay to Search For Lowest Gas Prices

ASHLAND, Ky., May 25 -- TravMatix(TM), the most innovative automobile travel site on the Internet, has just gotten better. Today, just in time for the summer driving season, the website is launching its latest feature, TravMatix Fuel, which for the first time enables Internet users to compare gas prices anywhere and sa ... Continue reading

Fonix Hands Free Phone Solution Demonstrated at the Telematics Detroit 2004 Conference

Fonix Hands Free Phone Solution Demonstrated at the Telematics Detroit 2004 Conference

SALT LAKE CITY--May 25, 2004-- Extended Systems will demonstrate Fonix speech interface for vehicle telematics Fonix(R) Corp. (OTC BB: FNIX), an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions to consumer systems and devices for everyday use, announces that Extended Systems (ESI) will demonstrate the Foni ... Continue reading

Saturns, Acuras Among Top Targets for Thieves Last Year, New Report Says

Saturns, Acuras Among Top Targets for Thieves Last Year, New Report Says

DETROIT May 25, 2004; John Porretto writing fotr the AP reports that the 1995 Saturn SL was the nation's most-stolen vehicle last year based on thefts versus the number of models registered, but hot-selling cars from Asian manufacturers remain popular targets and big sport utility vehicles are gaining ground, a new rep ... Continue reading

With Traffic Congestion Increasing, Drivers Need to Take Time Out

With Traffic Congestion Increasing, Drivers Need to Take Time Out

Frequent Rest Stops Make for a Safer Trip FAIRFAX, Va., May 24 -- With summer vacation driving about to begin, predictions that traffic congestion -- a major source of driver frustration and fatigue -- will increase dramatically this year. While the U.S. population has increased 30 percent in the past 30 years, the num ... Continue reading

Pennsylvania DEP Offer Tips to Consumers to Conserve Fuel, Cut Costs as Gas Prices Climb

Pennsylvania DEP Offer Tips to Consumers to Conserve Fuel, Cut Costs as Gas Prices Climb

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 24 -- With gasoline prices averaging above $2 a gallon and the summer driving season approaching, Environmental Protection Deputy Secretary for Energy and Technology Development Daniel Desmond today offered tips to help motorists conserve fuel and save on gasoline costs while also helping the en ... Continue reading

Tips for Safe Night Driving from the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council

Tips for Safe Night Driving from the Motor Vehicle Lighting Council

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., May 24 -- With the summer vacation season fast approaching, more drivers will soon take to the highways, traveling all hours of the day to reach their destinations. If you plan on driving after the sun goes down, it's important to remember that driving at night presents different challenge ... Continue reading

BorgWarner to Present Championship Driver's Trophy, Team Owner's Trophy at Indianapolis 500 Drivers Meeting Saturday

BorgWarner to Present Championship Driver's Trophy, Team Owner's Trophy at Indianapolis 500 Drivers Meeting Saturday

Gil de Ferran and Roger Penske to Be Honored for 2003 Victory CHICAGO, May 24 -- His 2003 Indianapolis 500 victory put his face on the base of the world-famous BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy. On Saturday, Gil de Ferran will be presented with his own "Baby Borg" to mark the achievement. BorgWarner Chairman and CEO T ... Continue reading

2005 Ford Mustang Tour Roars Into Philadelphia

2005 Ford Mustang Tour Roars Into Philadelphia

DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 -- Ford Motor Company is bringing America's favorite car to Philadelphia on June 1st as part of a 40-city tour to celebrate Mustang's 40th anniversary, along with an entourage of the Mustangs most devoted fans and their classic cars. The centerpiece of the tour is the newest incarnation of the P ... Continue reading

AAA Texas' Talking Car Teaches Houston Students about Importance of Traffic Safety; Otto the Auto Uses Fun to Grab Students' Attention

AAA Texas' Talking Car Teaches Houston Students about Importance of Traffic Safety; Otto the Auto Uses Fun to Grab Students' Attention

-- WHAT: Otto the Auto is a traffic safety awareness program for K-2 students provided free of charge to schools by AAA Texas. The three-foot-tall, brightly painted talking car will visit more than 1,000 elementary students in Houston May 25th, to conduct interactive discussions about traffic safety. WHEN: Tuesday, May ... Continue reading

Alcon Laboratories and Kyle Petty Win the Race in Comfort

Alcon Laboratories and Kyle Petty Win the Race in Comfort

NASCAR Celebrity Makes Switch to Contacts with Help from Alcon OPTI-FREE(R) EXPRESS(R) Lasting Comfort NO RUB(TM) Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution FORT WORTH, Texas, May 24 -- Alcon Laboratories is helping NASCAR racing star Kyle Petty see his way to victory. Petty, who recently made the big switch from eyeglasses t ... Continue reading

America's Work Truck Gets Stronger, Better, Tougher - 2005 Ford Super Duty is King of the Hill

America's Work Truck Gets Stronger, Better, Tougher - 2005 Ford Super Duty is King of the Hill

DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 -- 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 power, more toughness and useful new features that will make work easier and recreation time more enjoyable. "The 2005 Super Duty ... Continue reading

ArcaEx Uses IRL To Promote Listed Companies and Partnerships

ArcaEx Uses IRL To Promote Listed Companies and Partnerships

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Cascade Engineering Revitalizes Brand, Establishes New Commitment to 'Shaping Ideas in Plastics'

Cascade Engineering Revitalizes Brand, Establishes New Commitment to 'Shaping Ideas in Plastics'

Plastics Leader Charts Course for Sustained Excellence in Multiple Industries GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 24 -- Cascade Engineering has developed trash bins with tracking devices, researched animal-proof plastic waste containers, and utilized nanotechnology to mold parts for automotive seating and furniture components. Th ... Continue reading

Champion Spark Plug-Powered Cars Take 4 of Top 5 Spots in Saturday's Nextel Cup Event

Champion Spark Plug-Powered Cars Take 4 of Top 5 Spots in Saturday's Nextel Cup Event

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 24, 2004--Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #8 Chevrolet led three other Champion(R) Spark Plug-powered cars in a near-sweep of the top five positions in Saturday's Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," Champion plugs are manufactured and mar ... Continue reading

Cox Leads Stremme and TRIMSPA X32 Dodge to Top Five Finish

Cox Leads Stremme and TRIMSPA X32 Dodge to Top Five Finish

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Cox Leads Stremme and TRIMSPA X32 Dodge to Top Five Finish Bethlehem, PA (May 24, 2004) – Team TRIMSPA driver David Stremme qualified 13th for Saturday’s Gould’s Pumps ITT Industries 200. From the drop o ... Continue reading

Crane Co. Announces Second Quarter Dividend

Crane Co. Announces Second Quarter Dividend

STAMFORD, Conn., May 24 -- Crane Co. today announced its regular ten cent ($.10) dividend on common stock of the Company for the second quarter of 2004. The dividend is payable on June 11, 2004 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 3, 2004. Crane is a diversified manufacturer of engineered indus ... Continue reading

Curtiss-Wright Acquires NOVA and Trentec

Curtiss-Wright Acquires NOVA and Trentec

Significant Addition to Commercial and Government Power Generation Markets ROSELAND, N.J., May 24 -- Curtiss-Wright Corporation today announced that it has acquired the assets of NOVA Machine Products Corporation ("NOVA") and Trentec, Inc. ("Trentec") for approximately $33 million. The transaction consideration will be ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Introduces New Piston-Ring Coating Technology

Dana Corporation Introduces New Piston-Ring Coating Technology

BARCELONA, Spain, May 24 -- Dana Corporation today announced the development of its new Perfect Circle(R) PCF-480(TM) piston ring coating designed to reduce emissions and oil consumption while improving the durability of light-duty diesel engines. The announcement was made at the 2004 Federation Internationale des Soci ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation introduit la technologie révolutionnaire de plasma à la pression atmosphérique par énergie micro-onde

Dana Corporation introduit la technologie révolutionnaire de plasma à la pression atmosphérique par énergie micro-onde

BARCELONE, Espagne, May 24 -- Dana Corporation (NYSE : DCN) a annoncé aujourd'hui le déploiement d'une technologie révolutionnaire et exclusive permettant d'exploiter l'énergie micro-onde très efficace dans de nombreux procédés de fabrication, y compris le traitement thermique et le revêtement des pièces méta ... Continue reading

Dashboard Confessional Kicks Off Fourth Annual Civic Tour Exclusive Dashboard Confessional Track Available on Tour Website

Dashboard Confessional Kicks Off Fourth Annual Civic Tour Exclusive Dashboard Confessional Track Available on Tour Website

TORRANCE, Calif., May 24 -- The fourth annual Civic Tour launched on May 13 at the Cumberland Civic Center in Portland, ME, kicking off the highly anticipated 35-date tour. Headlining this year's tour is the alternative rock band Dashboard Confessional, who's single "Vindicated" will be featured on the upcoming Spiderm ... Continue reading

Delco Remy(R) Named Top Volvo/Mack Aftermarket Supplier For Second Consecutive Year

Delco Remy(R) Named Top Volvo/Mack Aftermarket Supplier For Second Consecutive Year

ANDERSON, Ind., May 24 -- For the second straight year, Delco Remy has received the Volvo/Mack Aftermarket Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the company's market support, dealer training, national account management, and marketing plan. Delco Remy is the world's leading supplier of heavy duty vehicle electri ... Continue reading

Delphi Gives American Idol Finalists New CD Audio System

Delphi Gives American Idol Finalists New CD Audio System

Gift Is Industry's First XM Satellite Radio with CD/CDR/MP3/AM/FM Capability HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 24 -- Delphi Corp. announced it will provide the Delphi "all-in-one" CD audio system -- the Industry's first unit to integrate XM satellite radio with a CD/CDR/MP3 player and AM/FM tuner -- to all American Idol Season 3 ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul's Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Gaskets Continue Winning Ways in NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing

Federal-Mogul's Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Gaskets Continue Winning Ways in NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--May 24, 2004--Dale Earnhardt Jr. increased his lead in 2004 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series points and Fel-Pro(R) PermaTorqueMLS(TM) performance head gaskets continued their early-season dominance as the #8 Budweiser Chevrolet took the checkered flag in Saturday's Chevy American Revolution 400 at Richmond ( ... Continue reading

Georgia DOT Advises The More You Know, the Quicker You Go; My NaviGAtor HAS Got You Covered!

Georgia DOT Advises The More You Know, the Quicker You Go; My NaviGAtor HAS Got You Covered!

ATLANTA--May 24, 2004--Buckle your seat belts, hang on to your hard hats and get ready for a fascinating summer ride in Atlanta. Yes, it is construction season and the Georgia DOT today announced a long list of construction projects for the summer months. But have no fear, MyNaviGAtor has got you covered. In an ongoing ... Continue reading

Grammer AG Offers Configurable Armrests

Grammer AG Offers Configurable Armrests

TROY, Mich., May 24 -- Grammer AG has developed adjustable, configurable automotive armrests for both front- and rear-seat positions. The innovative armrests can be adjusted to move horizontally, vertically or tilt for proper support. A comfortable arm position contributes significantly to driver comfort, especially fo ... Continue reading

Harman Becker Signs Worldwide License for Cellport's Patented Wireless Architecture; Technology Installed on Audi 2004 Models

Harman Becker Signs Worldwide License for Cellport's Patented Wireless Architecture; Technology Installed on Audi 2004 Models

Cellport's Plug & Play Personal Telematics Architecture Licensed to High-End Integrated Audio Systems Leader BOULDER, Colo., May 24 -- Cellport Systems, creator of the wireless phone Personal Telematics patent portfolio, announced Harman Becker Automotive Systems Gmbh, a division of Harman International , has signed a ... Continue reading

Lear Announces Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Lear Announces Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 24 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's second-quarter 2004 financial results and related matters on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls ... Continue reading

Local Dealership Teams with Carfax and Redskin's Cheerleaders; Darcars Lanham Offers Free Appraisals, Vehicle History Reports, Food and Cheerleaders' Car Wash

Local Dealership Teams with Carfax and Redskin's Cheerleaders; Darcars Lanham Offers Free Appraisals, Vehicle History Reports, Food and Cheerleaders' Car Wash

FAIRFAX, Va.--May 24, 2004--Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history reports, is teaming up with Darcars Ford Lanham Kia to assist car shoppers this Memorial Day weekend. Shoppers interested in checking their car's history can bring their 17-digit VIN to the event where they can get free Carfax Vehicle Hist ... Continue reading

Metaldyne Participates in FISITA

Metaldyne Participates in FISITA

Tim Leuliette Speaks at Global Engineering Congress BARCELONA, Spain, May 24 -- Metaldyne Chairman, President and CEO Tim Leuliette kicked off the opening session of FISITA World Automotive Congress in Barcelona, Spain, today, speaking on the important balance between technology and economics. "I believe that the great ... Continue reading

Surprising New Findings Surface From Amalgamated Publishers, Inc.'s Historic Study of Black Newspaper Readers

Surprising New Findings Surface From Amalgamated Publishers, Inc.'s Historic Study of Black Newspaper Readers

NEW YORK, May 24 -- Readers of Black newspapers have the highest confidence level in the American economy of any consumer or ethnic group in the country. "This is one of the most surprising facts to come out of the API Black Newspaper Readership Study," said Art Spinella, President of CNW Marketing Research, Inc., the ... Continue reading

Technology Solutions Company Completes PeopleSoft Implementation for Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc. (ESP)

Technology Solutions Company Completes PeopleSoft Implementation for Environmental Systems Products Holdings Inc. (ESP)

Implementation Integrates Financials, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, CRM and Enterprise Portal to Support Business Growth CHICAGO, May 24 -- Technology Solutions Company (TSC) , a technology consulting and systems integration firm, today announced that it has completed a PeopleSoft implementation that integrated financia ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive to Withdraw Equity Offering Due to Weak Market

Tenneco Automotive to Withdraw Equity Offering Due to Weak Market

LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 24 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that the company is not proceeding with its proposed public offering of approximately $150 million, or 11.9 million shares of its common stock as previously announced on April 16, 2004. The company has decided against the equity offering due to volatility ... Continue reading

Testing Sporty Scion tC; Leaving Rubber With Ram SRT-10; Cadillac XLR Wins Total Quality Award, Mitsubishi Gets a $4 Billion Reprieve; While BMW Stumbles; Spy Shots of Next Miata; and Love and Money Don't Mix in the Repair Shop -- This Week on TheCarConnection.com

Testing Sporty Scion tC; Leaving Rubber With Ram SRT-10; Cadillac XLR Wins Total Quality Award, Mitsubishi Gets a $4 Billion Reprieve; While BMW Stumbles; Spy Shots of Next Miata; and Love and Money Don't Mix in the Repair Shop -- This Week on TheCarConnection.com

DETROIT, May 24 -- It's all about taking risks and exceeding expectations in this week's issue of TheCarConnection.com . Toyota's youth-oriented Scion division sees itself a sort of Lexus-light. See if it lives up to that billing with the new tC, the $16,465 coupe TCC reviews this week. Then, in Daily Edition, find out ... Continue reading

Uni-Solar Ovonic Receives Order for 2.4 Megawatt of Flexible Thin-Film Solar Products from Solar Integrated Technologies

Uni-Solar Ovonic Receives Order for 2.4 Megawatt of Flexible Thin-Film Solar Products from Solar Integrated Technologies

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- United Solar Ovonic LLC (Uni-Solar Ovonic), the world leader in thin-film amorphous silicon solar technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) , today announced the shipment of 500 kW of its flexible thin-film solar products to Solar Integrated ... Continue reading

Westcorp to Acquire Outstanding Minority Interest in WFS Financial; Files Application for New Charter

Westcorp to Acquire Outstanding Minority Interest in WFS Financial; Files Application for New Charter

IRVINE, Calif.--May 24, 2004--Westcorp and WFS Financial jointly announced today that they had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Westcorp will acquire the outstanding 16% common stock interest of WFS Financial not already owned by Westcorp's wholly owned subsidiary, Western Financial Bank. The acqui ... Continue reading

Zemke Leads Every Lap of PPIR FX Race

Zemke Leads Every Lap of PPIR FX Race

AMA Chevrolet Superbike Series Pikes Peak International Raceway Round 7: Fountain, CO May 23, 2004 Zemke scores fourth consecutive podium runner-up finish Jake Zemke wasted no time establishing himself as the man to beat on his Erion Honda CBR1000RR at Pike's Peak International Raceway. Zemke shot straight to the top o ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Launches Revolutionary Microwave Atmospheric Plasma Technology

Dana Corporation Launches Revolutionary Microwave Atmospheric Plasma Technology

BARCELONA, Spain, May 24 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it is deploying a revolutionary, proprietary technology that harnesses highly efficient microwave energy to accomplish dozens of processes, including the heat treating and coating of metal and ceramic parts. It also enables the creation of advanced mater ... Continue reading

ASA Rookie of the Year Reed Sorenson to Pilot Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Dodge at Charlotte

ASA Rookie of the Year Reed Sorenson to Pilot Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Dodge at Charlotte

Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 662-9642, jpowell@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release ASA Rookie of the Year Reed Sorenson to Pilot Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Dodge at Charlotte MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 19, 2004) --- Chip Ganassi Racin ... Continue reading

Parrot Unveils First Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit: No Installation Required; Plug-n-Drive Calling Adds Convenience and Safety

Parrot Unveils First Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit: No Installation Required; Plug-n-Drive Calling Adds Convenience and Safety

NEW YORK--May 24, 2004--Parrot, a European leader in the development of Bluetooth products, today announced the U.S. launch of DriveBlue(TM), the first Bluetooth(R) hands-free car kit requiring no installation. A revolutionary off-the-shelf, consumer electronics product, DriveBlue is easy, fast and efficient, offering ... Continue reading

Exide Sponsors New NASCAR Radio Program

Exide Sponsors New NASCAR Radio Program

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., May 24 -- Exide Technologies ( www.exide.com ), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, has extended its NASCAR relationship into national radio. Exide, marketer of "The official battery of NASCAR," is one of three sponsors of NASCAR Performance Live, a new weekly radio program for N ... Continue reading

Cellular One Premiers Great American Driving Test; Video Released to Promote Wireless Safety Week

Cellular One Premiers Great American Driving Test; Video Released to Promote Wireless Safety Week

OKLAHOMA CITY--May 24, 2004--Cellular One from Dobson Cellular Systems celebrates this month's Wireless Safety Week with the premier of a video encouraging teens to drive safe. The Cellular One Great American Driving Test is a 12-minute interactive quiz narrated by NASCAR driver Joe Nemechek. Participants follow along ... Continue reading

Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Site for SAE 2004 Midwest Mini Baja Competition, June 3-6

Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Site for SAE 2004 Midwest Mini Baja Competition, June 3-6

JEFFERSON, Wis., May 24 -- Over 1,000 students and advisors representing 136 collegiate teams are set to converge on Jefferson County, Wisconsin, for the SAE 2004 Midwest Mini Baja Competition. The event, sponsored by the SAE Milwaukee Section, will be held June 3rd-5th at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and conclude ... Continue reading

First-Ever Exotic Car and Cycle Show Coming to Honolulu In June; Several New Models Will Be Hawaii Debuts

First-Ever Exotic Car and Cycle Show Coming to Honolulu In June; Several New Models Will Be Hawaii Debuts

HONOLULU, May 24 -- The inaugural International Exotic Car and Cycle Show, scheduled to take place June 12-13, 2004 at the Neal Blaisdell Center, will feature hundreds of exotic automobiles and motorcycles -- with several new models making their first appearance ever in Hawaii. European exotic automobile manufacturers ... Continue reading

Champion Automotive Group Names Karen McKemie as General Manager of Mercedes-Benz of Houston

Champion Automotive Group Names Karen McKemie as General Manager of Mercedes-Benz of Houston

HOUSTON--May 24, 2004--Greenway Plaza Mercedes-Benz, a member of the Champion Automotive Group, named Karen McKemie as its General Manager this month. Ms. McKemie is the first woman to be appointed general manager of the dealership. McKemie is part of only a small percentage of women holding operational positions in th ... Continue reading

GM, Hyundai Score Big Says Strategic Vision

GM, Hyundai Score Big Says Strategic Vision

SAN DIEGO--May 24, 2004--General Motors is starting to deliver on its promise of better products, according to the people who buy them. The auto giant led in 11 of 19 segments (five ties) on Strategic Vision's 2004 Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI), the San Diego-based research firm announced today. Among GM brands, Chevro ... Continue reading

Survey Demonstrates Significant Savings Available to Consumers Who Shop Online for Auto Insurance

Survey Demonstrates Significant Savings Available to Consumers Who Shop Online for Auto Insurance

CLEVELAND--May 24, 2004--Insurance.com, the largest online auto insurance agency in the United States, announced today a survey showing that its customers have saved $600 or more a year on auto insurance. Through its marketing partnerships with AOL, MSN, Yahoo, eBay and Google, Insurance.com has sold more than 100,000 ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales for April

Chrysler Group Reports Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales for April

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 24 -- Chrysler Group reported Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) sales of 8,758 units in April 2004, a decrease of 2 percent versus April 2003. Year-to-date sales totaled 33,872 units, an increase of 12 percent over year-to-date totals for 2003 when 30,208 units were sold. "Although April didn' ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang Returns to Site of its 1964 Debut in New York City

Ford Mustang Returns to Site of its 1964 Debut in New York City

DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 -- Ford Motor Company is bringing America's favorite car to New York City -- and the scene of its public debut in 1964 -- on May 30 and May 31. New York is part of a 40-city tour to celebrate Mustang's 40th anniversary, along with an entourage of the Mustang's most devoted fans and their classic ... Continue reading

The Major Automotive Companies Reports First Quarter Results For 2004

The Major Automotive Companies Reports First Quarter Results For 2004

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y.--May 24, 2004--The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq SC: MAJR - news) today reported its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. Revenues, at $84,871,806 for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, decreased sharply from the 2003 year's first quarter revenues of $91,145,991. Gross profits ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation führt neue Beschichtungstechnologie für Kolbenringe ein

Dana Corporation führt neue Beschichtungstechnologie für Kolbenringe ein

BARCELONA, Spanien, May 25 -- Dana Corporation kündigte heute die Entwicklung ihrer neuen Kolbenringbeschichtung, Perfect Circle(R) PCF-480(TM), an, die Abgase und Ölverbrauch verringert, und gleichzeitig die Haltbarkeit von leichten Dieselmotoren verbessert. Die Ankündigung wurde hier auf der 2004 Federation Intern ... Continue reading

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