TI Automotive Adds Three to Management Ranks
WARREN, Mich., July 13 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of fuel, storage and delivery systems, has appointed three executives to key management positions. Rick Hein has become global commercial and IT director for TI Automotive's Fluid Carry Systems Group, a newly created position, in Warren, Michigan. Pr ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Jr. and Boris Said to Race Chevy Corvette
Earnhardt, Jr. and Said to Race Chevrolet Corvette C5-R NASCAR star and veteran sports car racer to drive third Corvette at Infineon Raceway DETROIT - The General Motors Chevrolet Corvette Racing team will field a third C5-R for drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Boris Said for Round Four of the American Le Mans Series a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe Completes Purchase of Sweden's Dackia Retail Chain
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 13 -- Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe, an affiliate of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , has completed its previously announced acquisition of the remainder of Dackia, a major tire retail group in Sweden. The remaining 50 percent of the retailer was purchased from Procuritas and Dackia managemen ... Continue reading
Academy of Art University to Sponsor Sixth Annual MOTOR TREND/CIAS International Design Contest
ANAHEIM, Calif.--July 13, 2004--MOTOR TREND and the California International Auto Show (CIAS) are pleased to announce their partnership with the Academy of Art University for the 2004 MOTOR TREND/CIAS International Design Contest. As official sponsor of the amateur categories, the Academy of Art University, San Francis ... Continue reading
Des Moines Univ. Pioneering New Internet Communications Protocol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Des Moines University Pioneering New Internet Communications Protocol to Reduce Internet Abuse DES MOINES, Iowa, July 13, 2004 -- Des Moines University (DMU) is working on a new Internet communications protocol called the Iowa Internet Annoyance Logging Protocol (IIALP). The protocol delivers auto ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2005 Dakota
Brand Unleashes Lowest-Priced V-8 Engine in the Marketplace * All-new 2005 Dodge Dakota with V-8 Power and Four Doors Priced Below $20,000 * Dodge Adds More Content, Reduces Dakota Pricing by $1,000 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 13 -- Yes, you can have a V-8. And four doors. For under $20,000. Dodge announced pricing today ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Becomes First Company With a Full Line of EPA Certified Off-Road Engines
Award-winning ACERT(R) Technology Provides Foundation for Milestone PEORIA, Ill., July 13 -- Caterpillar Inc. further solidified its position as the emissions reduction leader on July 8, 2004, when the Environmental Protection Agency certified a full line of off-road engines as compliant with Tier 3 standards slated to ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces Sirius Satellite Radio Offering
Factory Installation Option on all 2005 Cayenne Available this Month NEW YORK, and ATLANTA, July 13 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio , 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 Porsche Cars North America, In ... Continue reading
Delphi Introduces First Marine Application For Plug & Play Satellite Radio
Delphi Marine Kit increases portability of the Delphi XM SKYFi, the industry's best selling satellite radio receiver TROY, Mich., July 13 -- Delphi Corp. announced today the introduction of the Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit, the industry's first plug & play satellite radio package for marine applications, designed to be c ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--July 13, 2004--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, today announced the acquisition of the specialist car business of Glenvarigill in Scotland. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The dealerships acquired were Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati and Porsche in E ... Continue reading
--News From USWA: Negotiations stalled by Company's Refusal to Invest in U.S. Plants WHO: Members of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) and the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) WHAT: A rally/demonstration WHEN: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 14 WHERE: Firestone MasterCare Center, 31 ... Continue reading
Alcan's Aluminum Bumpers Help Opel Put Safety Front and Centre on its New Astra
GOTTMADINGEN, Germany, July 13 -- Alcan's state-of-the-art aluminum front bumper beams are making an important contribution to the new Opel Astra's safety system. Over a million bumper beams a year are now being manufactured for Opel models alone. In 2003 Alcan produced over six million side-impact beams, two million b ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Acquires Technical Services Group
CANTON, Ohio, July 13 -- As part of its ongoing strategy to offer improved value for customers through a broader and enhanced range of friction management products and services, The Timken Company announced today that it has acquired the assets of SES Technical Group, a division of SES, LLC. Terms were not disclosed. ( ... Continue reading
Clean Air Power Raises $6.4 Million in Latest Round of Venture Funding
New Investment to Finance Continuing Product and Market Expansion SAN DIEGO, July 13 -- Clean Air Power, the premier global technology company delivering affordable, clean power to diesel markets, announced today that it has closed its third round of venture capital funding in the amount of $6.4 million. EnerTech Capit ... Continue reading
Ballard Introduces 30kW Ecostar Power Converter for Photovoltaic Applications
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 13, 2004-- Ballard's Ecostar(TM) Inverter Products Now Offer Distributors, Dealers and End-Customers a Quality Choice in Inverter Systems Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD) today introduced its 30kW Ecostar(TM) power converter specifically designed for photovoltaic ("PV") applications. T ... Continue reading
Mark Glasnapp Named President of ASV
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--July 13, 2004--ASV Inc. announced today that Mark Glasnapp has been named President of ASV. Glasnapp will be responsible for all day-to-day operations, while also working closely with Chairman and CEO Gary Lemke in strategic initiatives. Glasnapp, a 26-year veteran at Caterpillar, has been at ASV f ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 13, 2004--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on Sept. 1, 2004 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2004. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, man ... Continue reading
Average Florida Gas Price Resumes Upward Course, AAA Reports
ORLANDO, Fla.--July 13, 2004--After six weeks of decline, the nationwide average cost of self-serve regular gasoline has begun increasing again and is now $1.904 per gallon, AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugereport.com) shows. The national average price of gasoline hit an all-time high of $2.054 per g ... Continue reading
U-M Professor Jeffrey Liker is among key people slated to speak at Management Briefing Seminars ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 13 -- When it comes to advising automotive companies in North America about how to succeed in a tough global marketplace, University of Michigan professor Jeffrey Liker wrote the book. In fact, his boo ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Climb After Six Weeks of Declines
MINNEAPOLIS, July 13 -- After six weeks of decline, the nationwide average cost of self-serve regular gasoline has begun increasing again, currently registering $1.904 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline hit an all-time high of $2.054 on May 26, 2004, and then began falling until it reached an average of ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Resume Upward Trend
MINNEAPOLIS, July 13 -- After six weeks of decline, the nationwide average cost of self-serve regular gasoline has begun increasing again, currently registering $1.904 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline hit an all-time high of $2.054 on May 26, 2004, and then began falling until it reached an average of ... Continue reading
International Speedway Completes Acquisition of Martinsville Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 13 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Martinsville Speedway ("Martinsville"). Located in southern Virginia, the half-mile speedway seats 63,000 grandstand spectators and provides premium ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Launches HEMI.com The Official Web Site for HEMI(R) Enthusiasts
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12 -- For more than 50 years the HEMI(R) engine has stood for unparalleled automotive power and performance. In response to the overwhelming interest and popularity of the HEMI engine, DaimlerChrysler has launched the official HEMI.com web site dedicated to HEMI owners and enthusiasts worldwid ... Continue reading
Actual Model T to be Assembled in Greenfield Village Wednesday, July 14
From a Pile of Parts to a Traveling Tin Lizzy see a Model T Roar to Life From the first bolt to turning over the engine, see the more than 250 pieces of a Model T assembled at Greenfield Village as part of Tech Trekker Camp. The assembly process begins 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 near the Mack Avenue Ford Plant in the Vi ... Continue reading
Beijing Boom Receives First Shipment of SmarTire for Buses
100 unit order begins roll-out of tire pressure monitoring to China bus market RICHMOND, BC, July 12 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced that its Chinese distributor, Beijing Boom Technology, has received its first volume shipment of 100 SmarTire for Buses systems. Beijing Boom will be marketing thes ... Continue reading
Boat, Driver and Crew on Site Along with Sponsor Chrysler Jeep Superstores and Presenter Detroit River Regatta Association The Gold Cup is celebrating its centennial anniversary at the 2004 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup event, known as "The Race of the Century," July 15-18. Mark Tate, the driver of "M ... Continue reading
Delphi Europe Appoints Key Executives
Senior appointments strengthen commitment to European OEMs, France TROY, Mich., July 12 -- Delphi Corporation has appointed two new customer directors to service key European accounts, and named a new general director for Delphi France. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) The following appo ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Design Los Angeles as Its 2005 Theme
LOS ANGELES, July 12 -- Recognizing the global influence of Southern California as an automotive design center, the Los Angeles Auto Show today announced Design Los Angeles is the theme for the January, 2005 show. The theme is envisioned to be the beginning of an ongoing program to establish automobile design as an int ... Continue reading
Ben Bostrom Wins Formula Xtreme and Superbike Races at Laguna Seca
Honda Red Rider Weekend Report July 9-11, 2004 AMA Chevrolet Superbike Series Round 8: Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey CA Ben Bostrom Wins Formula Xtreme and Superbike Races at Laguna Seca The undulating oak-studded hills of Steinbeck country formed the perfect backdrop for nonstop human drama-of the road racing, not lit ... Continue reading
Hella North America Names Benz to New Position
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., July 12 -- Wolfgang Benz has been named president and chief executive officer - NAFTA Aftermarket for Hella North America. Benz, who will direct Hella's North American aftermarket business, joined Hella KG in 1995 as managing director of Hella Aftermarket Operations for the U.K. and Ireland. Prior ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Engineers Named Inventors of the Year for Work on ACERT(R) Technology
/ADVANCE FOR RELEASE AT 9 A.M. ET TUESDAY, JULY 13/ /ADVANCE/ WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Caterpillar Inc. proudly congratulates our employees, Jim Weber and Scott Leman, today named National Inventors of the Year for 2004 by the Intellectual Property Owners Association. Weber and Leman were team members of the extended gro ... Continue reading
2005 Michelin Challenge Design(TM) Convenes Jury
Six international designers to judge German themed entries for display at the 2005 North American International Auto Show DETROIT, July 12 -- The international jury for Michelin Challenge Design(TM) will have a challenge of their own when it gathers in Detroit July 12 and 13 to review a record number of worldwide vehic ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Weekend Wrap-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations/Marketing 317.227.1044 RingersIndy@aol.com RINGERS GLOVES WEEKEND WRAP-UP Indianapolis â“ (July 12, 2004) The stars of the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Nextel Cup Series were busy racing over the weeke ... Continue reading
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