Ford Recalls 170,500 Vehicles for Various Defects
DETROIT July 7, 2004; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it has recalled 170,500 vehicles in North America over a variety of defects that could lead to rattling seats, squeaky wheels and trouble starting engines. The recall affects 145,500 F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks ... Continue reading
ABRA - Delafield, WI Receives Aluminum Repair Certification
MINNEAPOLIS--July 7, 2004--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, announced today that their Delafield, WI repair center received aluminum repair certification from Jaguar. This certification allows ABRA to perform non-structural collision repairs on aluminum-bodied Jaguar vehicles. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., July 7 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, will ship in late September its highly anticipated interface adapter that enables consumers to control and enjoy their iPod music library from their in-vehicle sound system. The Alp ... Continue reading
ATX Group Announces Commencement of IPO
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, July 7 -- ATX Technologies, Inc., today announced that it has commenced marketing efforts for a proposed initial public offering of its newly organized holding company, ATX Group, Inc. The company expects to offer 5,000,000 shares of its common stock at an estimated price range of $14.00 to $16.00 pe ... Continue reading
Auto Rental News Magazine: Auto Rental News Magazine Announces NEW eClassifieds Web Site
TORRANCE, Calif.--July 7, 2004-- Auto Rental News Magazine has developed a new eClassifieds Web site that allows buyers and sellers to connect online. Comments: Auto Rental News Magazine has developed a NEW eClassifieds Web site that allows buyers and sellers to connect online. Users can now browse www.autorentalnews.c ... Continue reading
Cat Lift Trucks Introduces P3000-P7000 Series Lift Trucks
HOUSTON--July 7, 2004-- New Series Is Everything You've Come to Expect from Cat Lift Trucks -- Productivity, Quality and Low Cost of Ownership Cat Lift Trucks presents a new series of pneumatic tire lift trucks prepared to tackle even the most demanding applications. The P3000-P7000 family comes in nine different model ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Cars, Cigars and Cuisine with National Art of Driving Tour
* Second annual tour stops in New York, July 10-11 * Showcases 2005 Chrysler 300, PT Cruiser Convertible, Crossfire Roadster and Town & Country NEW YORK, July 7 -- Chrysler is inviting people across the country to taste a few of the finer things in life this summer. The Art of Driving tour takes place July 10-11 at Old ... Continue reading
CirTran Manufactured Product Presented by Harley-Davidson Dealers at Industry Show
SALT LAKE CITY--July 7, 2004--CirTran Corp. (OTC BB: CIRT), an international full-service contract electronics manufacturer of printed circuit board assemblies, cables and harnesses, today announced that one of its manufactured products "Dynojet's Power Commander" is being presented by Harley-Davidson dealers at an ind ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Awarded Multiple DaimlerChrysler Exterior Programs
TROY, Mich., July 7 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation announced it has recently secured the manufacturing, assembly & sequencing business for the front and rear painted fascias of a future, high volume DaimlerChrysler vehicle platform. Terms of the award were not disclosed. Over the course of the multi-year contract, Col ... Continue reading
Correction: Toronto Advance Materials
CORRECTION: TORONTO ADVANCE MATERIALS TORONTO, Ontario (July 7, 2004) — The advance materials for this weekend's Trans-Am in T.O. incorrectly reported Tommy Kendall's best finish this year. Kendall (No. 11 Jaguar R Performance XKR) was second earlier this year in the Trans-Am 100 at Infineon Raceway, marking his best ... Continue reading
Ducati Motor Holding Presents its Offer for the Acquisition of the Majority Share of Aprilia
BOLOGNA, Italy, July 7 -- Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. , a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, has presented today an offer for the acquisition of the majority share of the Aprilia Group. This offer intends to solve the recent financial crisis of Aprilia in order to re-establish its role as a leader, b ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics Announces Settlement in Patent Infringement Dispute
COBASYS and Panasonic EV Energy to cooperate in the development of next-generation state-of-the-art nickel metal hydride batteries ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 7 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it and COBASYS LLC, its 50-50 manufacturing joint venture with ChevronTexaco Technology ... Continue reading
Global Energy Announces Trailer Addition to Expand GERI's Fleet Size.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--July 7, 2004--Global Energy Resources Inc. (Pink Sheets:GERI) announced that the agreement made on June 4, 2004 called for the use of five trailers. GERI has added an additional 20 trailers to the fleet making a total of 25 trailers. The addition increases GERI's capacity and capability for more ... Continue reading
IHRA Race Wrap-Up: Harold Martin Scores Dramatic First Pro Mod Event Win in Edmonton
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Post Race Wrap-Up Event: Second Annual Western RV Rocky Mountain Nationals Location: Budweiser Motorsports Park Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date: July 6, 2004 Harold Martin Scores Dramatic First Pro Mod Event Win in E ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 7, 2004--Alcoa Highlights: -- Income from continuing operations was $404 million, the highest level ever, and up 86% from 2003 and 15% over first quarter; -- Net income of $759 million for first half of 2004, highest in Alcoa's history; -- Sales grew to $6.1 billion, the highest level since fourth quarte ... Continue reading
New Push-To-Pass Feature for Grand Prix Drivers
Button Gives Drivers a Power Boost During Race DENVER, July 7 -- Last year's CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver saw a three-car battle during the final lap. Driver Bruno Junqueira had to fight off challenges from his Newman/Haas teammate, Sebastien Bourdais, and Oriol Servia, who finished a close third. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Integration with Electronic Contracting Technology Brings Benefits of Paperless End-to-End Automotive Financing to More U.S. Dealerships MELVILLE, N.Y., July 7 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a technology services company that speeds the automotive financing process through its DealerTrack(TM) online platform, today announced th ... Continue reading
Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. Surpases $2 Million in Purchases from Chrysler Financial
MERRICK, N.Y.--July 7, 2004--Northeast Auto Acceptance Corp. (OTC: NAAC) announced today that the company has completed vehicle purchases totaling $2,119,655 from Chrysler Financial, in the 6-month period ended June 30, 2004. Chrysler Financial is the financial services arm of DaimlerChrysler, and a member of the Daiml ... Continue reading
Powerhouse Speakers & Technical Sessions Headline Convergence(R) 2004
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 7 -- Carl-Peter Forster, the newly appointed General Motors Europe president, joins leaders from Ford Motor Company, IBM, Robert Bosch GmbH, Adam Opel, DENSO and Peugeot, to discuss trends and challenges in automotive electronics this October at Convergence 2004, the world's premier automotive ... Continue reading
Samenvatting: UnitedAuto neemt Aston Green Groep in UK over
UnitedAuto Group , een FORTUNE 500 automotive gespecialiseerde retailer, neemt de Aston Green retail groep in de United Kingdom over. Dit maakt UnitedAuto de grootste partner van Audi op de Engelse markt. De Aston Green portfolio behelst vier franchisedealers in het centrale en westelijke gebied van Londen, in de Stede ... Continue reading
Sparta Commercial Services and STR Motorsports Announce a New Financing Program for Kymco Vehicles
Sparta Commercial Services to Provide Private-Label Financing Program for Kymco Motor Scooters, Motorcycles and ATVs NEW YORK, July 7 -- Tomahawk Industries, Inc., dba Sparta Commercial Services (BULLETIN BOARD: TMHK) , and STR Motorsports announced today that they have jointly entered into an agreement which will esta ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Second Quarter 2004 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill., July 7 -- Tenneco Automotive plans to issue its second quarter 2004 earnings news release before the market opens on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company's results of operations for the last fiscal quarter ... Continue reading
The Timken Company to Announce Second Quarter Results
CANTON, Ohio, July 7 -- The Timken Company will announce its second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 22, 2004 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial results will be available through the Internet at http://www.timken.com/ . The company will host a conference call that day for invest ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 704-589-2100 The tentative entry list for Saturday's Trans-Am in T.O. can be accessed in PDF format at: http://postsnet.com/r.html?c=337648&r=337089&t=3360 53554&l=1&d=85344182&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2etrans %2damseries%2ecom%2fContent%2fPDF%2fResults%2f2004%2ftoront oentri ... Continue reading
Toyota Kentucky Notes and Quotes
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Union Bank & Trust Adopts DealerTrack(TM) eContracting to Contract Automotive Loans Electronically
Technology Provides Financing Sources, Automotive Dealers and Consumers With a Faster, More Seamless Financing Process MELVILLE, N.Y., July 7 -- One of the Midwest's largest financial institutions, Union Bank & Trust, today announced that it is the latest automotive financing source to adopt technology developed by Dea ... Continue reading
Editores de Negocios / Redactores de Automovilismo BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--7 de julio de 2004-- UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , una empresa minorista especializada en automotores incluida en la lista de Fortune 500, anunció en el dÃa de hoy la adquisición del grupo minorista Aston G ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Adquire Quatro Franquias da Audi; Compra Aston Green Group no Reino Unido
Redatores de Negócios/Repórteres do Setor Automotivo BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - (BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--7 de julho de 2004-- A UnitedAuto Group Inc. , varejista especializada do setor automotivo da FORTUNE 500, anunciou a aquisição do grupo de varejo Aston Green no Reino Unido, tornando a UnitedAut ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 7 -- Paul Radkoski, vice president of North American Materials Management for Visteon Corporation , will speak on July 14, 2004, at the International Congress of the Automotive Industry in Mexico 2004 Conference in Mexico City, Mexico. Radkoski will share his thoughts on opportunities and challeng ... Continue reading
General Motors, Ford Heat Up Incentives Battle After Double-Digit Sales Declines in June
DETROIT July 7, 2004; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. intensified their incentives battle Wednesday, dangling as much as $5,000 in cash for the purchase of some vehicles following disappointing sales in June. The new offers were widely anticipated by analysts, who ... Continue reading
Internet Helps Teens Cut Line at Florida DMV
Update to Release of June 23 PALM CITY, Fla., July 7 -- Taking the Florida Learners Permit exam online means shorter lines at the DMV. As of now, teenagers getting their first drivers license can cut the line by going online. Parents and their teenagers can now speed through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Reports Completion of New Production Facility
PLANO, Texas, July 7 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) today announced that its new 10,000 square foot production facility in Pompano Beach, Florida is due to be completed and a certificate of occupancy issued on or about July 15, 2004. EENT plans to move into the facility and set ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Reports 'New Car Blue Book Values' for Shopper's Most Wanted New Cars IRVINE, Calif., July 7 -- Kelley Blue Book's Web site kbb.com is the No. 1 online vehicle information resource among car-buyers. While most consumers visit kbb.com the for used car values, Kelley Blue also offers information on new c ... Continue reading
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Now Available in Advance Auto Parts Stores
Leading Auto Parts Retailer Offers Consumers Access to the Luxury and Versatility of SIRIUS Satellite Radio NEW YORK, July 7 -- SIRIUS , the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, and Advance Auto Parts , ... Continue reading
Greenhouse Gas Rules: A Literal Dead End for California SUV Owners
Proposed CARB Rules Would Cause Deaths and Injuries, Loss of Freedoms SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 7 -- In public comments today, SUV Owners of America warned of dire consequences from proposed regulations to implement Assembly Bill 1493, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly Carbon Dioxide (CO2) from ... Continue reading
PR: Former CEO & Founder of @Road Announce Product & New Venture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Former CEO and Founder of @Road (Fremont, Ca.) Announce Product and New Venture - GenX Mobile Incorporated SAN JOSE, Calif., July 7, 2004 -- Founder and former CEO of @Road, Rodric (Rod) C. Fan joined with @Road co-founder E. David Mleczko to announce a family of advanced mobile data products from ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Acquires Four Audi Franchises; Buys Aston Green Group in United Kingdom
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 7, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced the acquisition of the Aston Green retail group in the United Kingdom, making UnitedAuto the largest partner with Audi in the U.K. market. The Aston Green portfolio includes four dealerships in c ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Record Revenue for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2004
- Posts Double-Digit Increase in Revenue Over Prior Year - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 7 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) (ISC) today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended May 31, 2004. Second Quarter Comparison Total revenues for the second quarter increased eleven perc ... Continue reading
Online Sources Outpace Traditional Newspaper Advertising for First Time in Leading Consumers to the Vehicle they Purchase WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 7 -- Internet use among used-vehicle buyers has jumped significantly, with 54 percent of late-model used-vehicle buyers using the Internet during their shopping proces ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Names 'Hot' Cars of Summer
'Fun-To-Drive' and Prestige Vehicle Registrations Increase SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 7 -- According to R. L. Polk & Co., registrations of many coupes, convertibles and prestige vehicles peak during the summer months with 40 percent or more of total registrations falling between the months of May and August. Sporty and pr ... Continue reading
Delphi Content Featured on 2005 Cadillac STS
Highlights Include MagneRide, XM Satellite Radio, and Airbags TROY, Mich., July 7 -- General Motors' 2005 Cadillac STS, set to arrive in showrooms in the early fall of 2004, includes performance, entertainment and safety technology provided by Delphi Corporation . (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF ... Continue reading
Powerhouse Speakers & Technical Sessions Headline Convergence(R) 2004
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 8 -- Carl-Peter Forster, the newly appointed General Motors Europe president, joins leaders from Ford Motor Company, IBM, Robert Bosch GmbH, Adam Opel, DENSO and Peugeot, to discuss trends and challenges in automotive electronics this October at Convergence 2004, the world's premier automotive ... Continue reading
EVP and CFO Dale L. Medford Also Named Chief Administrative Officer, Douglas M. Ventura Also Named Acting EVP of Operations DAYTON, Ohio, July 7 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced that CEO, Chairman and President Lloyd "Buzz" Waterhouse has resigned from the company and its board of directors, effecti ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--July 7, 2004--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced today it closed on the private placement of $100 million 6 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2013 (the "Notes"). The Company used the proceeds of the offering to finance the acquisition of North Carolina Speedway, which occurred on July 1. Speedway also ... Continue reading
Toyota Crown Majesta undergoes complete redesign
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the Crown Majesta has undergone a complete redesign, and will go on sale from today at “Toyota” dealers in Japan nationwide today (“Tokyo Toyota” and “Tokyo Toyopet” in the Tokyo area and “Osaka Toyopet” dealers in the Osaka region) ... Continue reading
Honda introduces new 3x2 Edix Minivan
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced “Edix,” a distinctive new minivan featuring six independent seats in two rows of three (‘3x2’ layout), creating a variety of communication-enhancing seating arrangements in an easy-handling vehicle with a short, wide body. The Edix goes on sale July 8th at ... Continue reading
Kia to Recall Sephia, Shuma, Sportage Models for Seatbelt Defects
SEOUL, July 7, 2004; (Yonhap) -- Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's second-largest automaker, will partially recall 43,488 vehicles because of defective seatbelts, the Ministry of Construction and Transportation said Wednesday. The recall affects 18,217 Sephia compacts, 18,364 Shuma compacts and 6,907 Sportage sports util ... Continue reading
Japan's Auto Navigation Makers Look West
TOKYO, July 7, 2004; Daisuke Wakabayashi writing for Reuters reported that after steering their way to success at home, Japan's car navigation system makers are mapping out routes to overseas markets in search of growth areas before domestic demand starts to wane. Brisk sales of car navigation systems in Japan have lin ... Continue reading
VW To Offer 60 Month 0% Car Loans in U.S.
FRANKFURT, July 7, 2004; Reuters reported that Europe's biggest carmaker Volkswagen has started giving interest-free loans on two models in the United States, the Financial Times said on Wednesday. The paper said Volkswagen's offer of interest-free loans for up to 60 months on its Jetta and Passat models started on Jul ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Revs Up Business Performance
Nation's Second Largest Auto Parts Dealer Uses HBX Service to Increase Online Marketing ROI, Improve Site Design and Usability SAN DIEGO, July 6 -- WebSideStory (www.websidestory.com), a leading provider of on-demand Web analytics, today announced that Advance Auto Parts (www.advanceautoparts.com), the second largest a ... Continue reading
Castrol Americas Announces Winners in the Castrol SYNTEC Outperformers Program
Program Searched America to Find Most Passionate Young Car Lovers and Introduce Them to Automotive Service Careers WAYNE, N.J., July 6 -- Castrol Americas announced today the winning students and instructor in the Castrol SYNTEC Outperformers program, a nationwide search to find America's most passionate young car love ... Continue reading
Drive Toward Digitized and Automated Solutions to Boost Sales of Nondestructive Test Equipment
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 6, 2004--A wave of consolidation is sweeping over the nondestructive test (NDT) equipment industry, bringing in its wake both benefits and challenges. The consolidated companies must cope with the challenge of balancing the integration of businesses and managing stakeholder concerns. Smaller com ... Continue reading
Evader Continues Its Successful Tour to France
PARIS--July 6, 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 announced that The Schneider Group, has committed to purchase a minimum of 5,000 Evader motorscooters, worth more than $7 mil ... Continue reading
Hella Lights Around-the-World Tour
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., July 6 -- Hella Inc. is sponsoring an educational tour of Atlanta area community events, schools and computer camps with a specially equipped Land Rover Discovery to promote awareness for Parkinson's disease and research. The vehicle is similar to four pre-owned Land Rovers taking part in a nine-mo ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Opening of Greenfield Facility in El Paso, Texas
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 6 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today announced the opening of a new greenfield facility in El Paso, Texas. This new 8-acre facility will provide additional coverage in the state of Texas, leveraging ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Chicagoland Speedway Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 704-500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Tropicana 400 Race Advance July 11, 2004, NBC Television, 3:30 p.m. ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, please visit ht ... Continue reading
Joey Scarallo Looking for Another Top Five at Toronto
Contact: Susan D. Clark (704) 2873266 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOEY SCARALLO LOOKING FOR ANOTHER TOP FIVE AT TORONTO TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 6, 2004) The third time is still a charm for sophomore Motorock Trans-Am Series driver Joey Scarallo. Scarallo, who finished fifth at Cleveland, his third consecutive top-five fi ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Second Quarter 2004 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for July 22, 2004
MEDFORD, Ore.--July 6, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its second quarter 2004 earnings will be released on Thursday, July 22, at 5 a.m., Pacific Time. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the results for the second quarter 2004 will be on the same day at 11 a.m. PT, 12 p.m. MT, 1 p.m ... Continue reading
Navman Expands Award Winning Product Line with Release of the iCN 635
Navigation Leader Introduces Powerful New in-Vehicle Navigation Device FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 6 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the expansion of its product line designed for the consumer electronics ... Continue reading
Winners to Play in PGA Tour's 2005 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; Tournament to Benefit the American Junior Golf Association and National Multiple Sclerosis Society AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 6 -- Chrysler brand announced today the inaugural Chrysler Club Championship, presented by Golf Digest and Golf For Women. The tourna ... Continue reading
Nissan to Begin Construction of High-Speed Circuit in Hokkaido
TOKYO, Japan, July 6 -- - New 8.1-km circuit to be completed by 2006 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that it would begin construction of an 8.1-kilometer high-speed circuit at its Hokkaido Proving Ground in Rikubetsu, Hokkaido. The addition of the new high-speed circuit will create Nissan's longest test-track f ... Continue reading
Solomon Technologies Appoints New President
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--July 6, 2004--Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:SOLM) today announced the appointment of Peter W. DeVecchis, Jr. as President effective May 27, 2004. Dave Tether, founder and CEO of Solomon said, "The addition of Peter to the Solomon team is an important step in achieving Solomon's long term goals ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Lime Rock race
Terry Borcheller had mixed results during his marathon week of three races. He started and ended with podium finishes, but didn't fare as well in the middle. The Gainesville, Ga., driver left Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, on June 27 with a third-place GTS finish in the American Le Mans Series. Four day ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Announces Results of Annual General Meeting and Appointment of New Director
CARPINTERIA, Calif., July 6 -- Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TRBD; Berlin: TUD) ("Turbodyne") announces that all the resolutions presented at Turbodyne's Annual Meeting of stockholders held on June 30, 2004 (the "Meeting") were approved by Turbodyne's stockholders, including a resolution to increase ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Launches Navigable Map of Hong Kong
CHICAGO, July 6 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for in-vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless, business and government solutions, launched its first map of Hong Kong. With digital maps available for more than 40 countries, NAVTEQ also offers maps of Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan in Asia. NAVTEQ ... Continue reading
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DETROIT, July 6 -- For those who don't think fast is fast enough, check out the trio of performers headlining this issue of TheCarConnection.com. Start with the all-new Mazdaspeed Miata. This turbocharged two-seater moves Mazda's mainstay into a whole new realm. But is it really the best Miata ever? TCC has the complet ... Continue reading
Automotive Capital Group Launches Three New Specialty Auto Finance Programs
AOCP Launches E-Commerce Websites AutoCapitalGroup.com and TitleLoanHelp.com PHOENIX, July 6 -- Automotive Capital Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AOCP) announces today the launch of three specialty finance programs seeking investment opportunities in all aspects of the automotive retailing business including the new car, us ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 6, 2004--Cummins Inc. today announced another first its off-highway engines slated for the January 2006 emission standards. The QSM has been approved by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) as compliant to the Stage IIIA standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). Cummins ... Continue reading
NayKid Racing Wins Championship with Dream Season
NayKid Racing Wins Championships with Dream Season DENVER, July 6, 2004 - NayKid Racing came to Denver, Colorado with a stranglehold on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) T1 class. They went back to the Northwest with two championships, an undefeated regular season and the competition quaking in the wake of the KUMH ... Continue reading
GreenMan Technologies, Inc. Completes $9 Million Financing with Laurus Funds
LYNNFIELD, Mass.--July 6, 2004--GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: GRN) today announced that it has completed a new $9 million financing with Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. ("Laurus Funds"), a New York-based institutional fund that specializes in direct investments in growing small-cap companies. The new $9 million financing ... Continue reading
CASCAR Super Series Toronto Indy Preview (July 9-10) For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / July 6, 2004 CASCAR returns to the streets of Toronto for its sixth T.O. Indy appearance TORONTO, ON - The CASCAR Super Series is set to make its sixth consecutive appearance at the Molson ... Continue reading
KANGAROO TV GIVES FANS EXCLUSIVE VIEW OF CANADIAN MOLSON INDY EVENTS
Two images of Kangaroo TV in use are attached. High resolution photos are available upon request. KANGAROO.TV GIVES FANS EXCLUSIVE VIEW OF CANADIAN MOLSON INDY EVENTS TORONTO – July 6, 2004 – Kangaroo.tv, an innovative wireless viewing device that is used in conjunction with live spectator events, will prov ... Continue reading
Kid's Box Car Races at SSP on Thursday
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kidâ™s Box Car Races at SSP on Thursday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (July 7, 2004) â“ This Thursday night, July 8, SSP will host its Inaugural Kidâ™s Box Car Races along with the 410 Sprint Cars, Xtreme Enduro Stock Cars and Legends Cars. All ch ... Continue reading
Navman Unveils PiN Integrated GPS Pocket PC Navigation Device
Navigation Leader Introduces Sleek New PDA with Built-In GPS Navigation FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 6 -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning systems (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the latest addition to its innovative line of GPS products for the con ... Continue reading
Latitude Consulting Group Articulates Wireless Advantages in Automotive Industry
NEW YORK, July 6 -- Latitude Consulting Group, Inc., an e- business consultancy, will have one of their automotive demand chain solution's experts speak at the third annual M>Business 2004 Conference. M>Business 2004: Uncovering the Next Waves-Major Opportunities and Essential Lessons is a two-day conference, hosted by ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Readers Choose America's Best Cars and Trucks
DETROIT, July 6 -- AutoWeek readers used the high-octane power of democracy to once again choose America's Best via a survey conducted entirely online at http://www.autoweek.com/ . This survey polls the most automotive-passionate consumers and enables them to voice their opinion on their favorite cars, trucks and sport ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Receives Order for 52 Engines for Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 6, 2004--Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) (TSX:WPT) today announced its C Gas Plus engine has been selected by Big Blue Bus, the transit operator in Santa Monica, California, for an order of 52 buses. The CWI natural gas engines will be installed in 40-foot, low-floor buses manufactured by ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's Second Quarter Financial Results Briefings
Ford Motor Company will release second quarter 2004 financial results at 7 a.m. EDT on Tues., July 20. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: Chief Financial Officer Don Leclair will host a conference call beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. Participants can access the call by dialing 800-599-9795. (Internat ... Continue reading
Lear Corp. Completes Acquisition of Grote & Hartmann
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 6 -- Lear Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of GHW Grote & Hartmann GmbH, a manufacturer of electrical components based in Wuppertal, Germany. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) The acquisition supports Lear's strategy to grow its elect ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors, Inc. Second Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
MEDFORD, Ore.--July 6, 2004--Lithia Motors, Inc. , will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter results on Thursday, July 22, 11:00 am PST, 2:00 pm EST This call is being webcast by Thomson/CCBN and can be accessed at Lithia Motor's Web site at www.lithia.com. The webcast is also being distributed ... Continue reading
Robbie Knievel to Motorcycle Jump at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort
---0- *T **KAPTAIN ROBBIE KNIEVEL'S PERILOUS MOTORCYCLE JUMP WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7 P.M., JULY 8 (THURSDAY) AT MOUNTAINEER RACE TRACK & GAMING RESORT. **KNIEVEL WILL ATTEMPT TO CLEAR TWO STARTING GATES ALONG WITH HORSE TRAILERS. **THE JUMP WILL BE LOCATED ON THE ROAD LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE HARV ON THE SOUTH END OF THE R ... Continue reading
Teleflex Updates Earnings Outlook And Revises Full Year Guidance
LIMERICK, Pa.--July 6, 2004--Teleflex Incorporated today announced that earnings per share for the company's second quarter ended June 27, 2004 are expected to be in the range of 83 to 85 cents per share. For the full year, the company now anticipates earnings will be in the range of $2.90 to $3.00 which is lower than ... Continue reading
Full Weekend on Tap for Stremme and the TRIMSPA X32 / US*99.5 Dodge at Chicagoland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Spencer Andrews Braun Racing (704) 799-1118 spencer@braunracing.com Full Weekend on Tap for Stremme and the TRIMSPA X32 / US*99.5 Dodge at Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, IL (July 6, 2004) â“ David Stremme will head to Chicago early this week to appear on Thursday morningâ™ ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Closes Funding and Finalizes Acquisition of GDT
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands & MENLO PARK, Calif.--July 7, 2004--Tele Atlas N.V. announced today that its North American subsidiary, Tele Atlas North America, Inc., has closed the financing proposal it received in April 27, 2004, for $210 million (approximately EUR 175 million). This funding is from a consortium led b ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices For 2005 Echo
July 2, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 ECHO subcompact sedan. In addition to delivering legendary Toyota quality, the value-driven ECHO is among the highest fuel-mileage non-hybrid passenger cars offered in the U ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices For Upgraded 2005 Camry Sedan
July 2, 2004 -- Torrance, CA -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2005 Camry sedan. The 2005 Camry arrives in dealer showrooms today. All Camry sedans receive enhancements for the new model year which include a restyled front fascia, grille, he ... Continue reading
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